| antipodes |
places directly opposite each other on the surface of the earth, as the North Pole and the South Pole. |
| bauble |
a showy or gaudy trinket or ornament of little value. |
| censure |
to criticize or condemn. |
| cogent |
convincing, or compelling by virtue of a strong argument or clear presentation. |
| fecund |
capable of producing abundant fruit or offspring; fruitful; fertile. |
| hedonistic |
adhering to or characterized by the principle that pleasure should be the primary aim in life. |
| impassable |
impossible to go past, through, over, or around. |
| inherent |
existing in or belonging to something as an essential or inborn part of its nature; innate; intrinsic. |
| manifest |
to show plainly; display; demonstrate. |
| mundane |
of or pertaining to what is common and everyday; ordinary; commonplace. |
| retaliate |
to strike back; take revenge. |
| ruse |
a trick, pretense, or diversion intended to deceive or mislead. |
| serenity |
the condition or quality of being untroubled, peaceful, or tranquil. |
| tincture |
an alcohol solution containing a medicinal substance. |
| vantage |
a position or situation that offers a broad or especially good view, comprehension, or the like. |