Answer:
1.
an exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.
2.
a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.
Answer:
Low celebrates the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge and the hard work that went into building it.
Explanation:
I say this because in the third sentence, "At last we all rejoice in the signal triumph" they are clearly celebrating the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge and the hard work that went into building it.
A) varied
Varied/variety means there's many, which is said in the next sentence.