1. Novel
Definition: New; original
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| http://www.cs.washington.edu/homes/rao/ |
- The toy had a bright NEW sticker on it.
Antonym: Familiar
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| http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/f/familiar_faces.asp |
- The man looked very familiar to him.
2. Philanthropy
Definition: Love of mankind; donating to charity
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| http://blogs.ajws.org/tag/philanthropy/ |
- The act of philanthropy is very helpful for the world.
Antonym: Selfishness
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| http://on-memetics.blogspot.com/2012/01/selfish-memes.html |
- Keeping everything for yourself is selfish.
3. Tentative
Definition: Experimental; temporary; uncertain
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| http://ieet.org/index.php/IEET/more/munkittrick20100210 |
- He was tentative about this life journey.
Antonym: Independent
| http://www.h2euro.org/latest-news/eu-policy-news/fch-ju-independent-as-of-november-15th-2010 |
- She was independent and thought for herself.
4. Deference
Definition: Submission to another's will; respect; courtesy
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| http://www.dittoandco.com/blog/tag/handshake/ |
- They shook hands with deference.
Antonym: Disobedience
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| http://www.northlightnannies.com/2012/02/remain-calm/ |
- The disobedient child was scolded.
5. Vacillate
Definition: To be indecisive; to waver back and forth
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| http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-image-unsure-man-shrugging-shoulders-image17490241 |
- He was vacillate about his decision.
Antonym: Decide
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| http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-images-decide-yes-or-no-man-at-touch-screen-image18060194 |
- Everyone has the opportunity to decide for themselves.
6. Fervor
Definition: Passion
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| http://www.giggamusic.com/?t=blog_about |
- She has a strong fervor for singing.
Antonym: Insensitivity
7. Dispassionate
Definition: Without passion; objective; neutral
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| http://www.scottberkun.com/essays/29-the-problems-with-training/ |
- She was dispassionate about her schoolwork.
Antonym: Biased
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| http://www.footballfreepicks.info/ |
- Some people think referees are biased.
8. Pragmatic
Definition: Practical; down-to-earth; based on experience rather than theory
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| http://www.clipartof.com/portfolio/toonaday/farmer |
- Farmers are very pragmatic.
Antonym: Unrealistic
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| http://www.issues.cc/complaints/plastic-surgery/young-children-and-plastic-surgery |
- Plastic surgery gives unrealistic results.
9. Rigorous
Definition: Strict; harsh; severe
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| http://www.fractaluniverse.org/v2/?page_id=145 |
- Hurricanes have very rigorous conditions.
Antonym: Gentle
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| http://www.allposters.com/-sp/Gentle-Waves-and-Surf-Surging-onto-a-Flat-Beach-under-Puffy-Clouds-Posters_i8630361_.htm |
- The gentle waves on the beach were very calming.
10. Solemn
Definition: Serious; grave
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| http://superiorplatform.com/pictures-of/faces/angry/angry-faces-avatars.htm |
- Some people are always so solemn.
Antonym: Giddy
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| http://ramblingsofawannabediyer.wordpress.com/2010/12/17/shes-crafty/ |
- Because of the news, he was as giddy as a school girl.
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