| antipodes |
places directly opposite each other on the surface of the earth, as the North Pole and the South Pole. |
| capricious |
tending to act on impulse; subject to whim; erratic and unpredictable. |
| exemplar |
one worthy to be imitated or studied; model. |
| impassable |
impossible to go past, through, over, or around. |
| inimitable |
impossible to mimic or copy, because of uniqueness or superiority. |
| insular |
closed to new ideas; narrow-minded. |
| manifesto |
a public statement of principles and intentions, usually by an organized political group or person. |
| neutrality |
the foreign policy of a nation that refuses to take sides in an international dispute. |
| patronage |
the financial or other support given to a business establishment by its customers or clients. |
| pellucid |
extremely clear in meaning. |
| predominant |
being the chief or greatest in importance, status, influence, or the like. |
| procure |
to get or get hold of by effort; obtain. |
| ratify |
to approve in an official way; confirm. |
| recommence |
to begin or start again. |
| spate |
a sudden rush, outpouring, or flood. |