The point located at 90 degrees latitude north. The magnetic North Pole (where compasses point) may vary from where the Geographic north pole is.

Vormela peregusna, a polecat found from Eastern Europe to parts of China, with yellow and black markings on its back.

A state of relative anarchy compared to neighboring states, often caused by death of the head of state before a successor could be designated.

contamination of water, especially surface water, by sewage effluent, fertilizer runoff, industrial chemical discharge etc.

plural of poll book

A telegraph post

A recognized political party or group of parties in multiparty political systems that is present in Parliament or some other legislative body and does not control the floor (usually due to being in the minority).

(idiomatic) To avoid something at all costs; to refuse to associate with something; signifies a strong aversion. / (idiomatic) To be unable (perhaps figuratively) to approach something or someone.

The smallest of the six sestieri of Venice; includes the Rialto market.

Permanent sea ice found in the Arctic and Antarctic