1. Novel
Definition: New; original
The novel car was shiny.
The novel car was shiny.
Antonym: Familiar
She could hike the familiar trails blindfolded.
She could hike the familiar trails blindfolded.
2. Philanthropy
Definition: Love of mankind; donating to charity
Justin Bieber demonstrates philanthropy.
Justin Bieber demonstrates philanthropy.
Antonym: Selfishness
Many celebrities exhibit selfishness by buying many lavish things.
Many celebrities exhibit selfishness by buying many lavish things.
3. Tentative
Definition: Experimental; temporary; uncertain
The deer was tentative about people.
The deer was tentative about people.
Antonym: Independent
The independent puppy wasn't afraid to walk without the leash.
The independent puppy wasn't afraid to walk without the leash.
4. Deference
Definition: Submission to another's will; respect; courtesy
Cinderella had deference towards her step mother.
Cinderella had deference towards her step mother.
Antonym: Disobedience
The students received detention for disobedience against their teacher.
The students received detention for disobedience against their teacher.
5. Vacillate
Definition: To be indecisive; to waver back and forth
She vacillated between chocolate and vanilla ice cream.
She vacillated between chocolate and vanilla ice cream.
Antonym: Decide
He decided to go to the University of Cincinnati for college.
He decided to go to the University of Cincinnati for college.
6. Fervor
Definition: Passion
He cheered for his high school team with fervor.
He cheered for his high school team with fervor.
Antonym: Insensitivity
The coach showed insensitivity to the injured player and forced him to come to the game anyway.
The coach showed insensitivity to the injured player and forced him to come to the game anyway.
7. Dispassionate
Definition: Without passion; objective; neutral
A judge must be dispassionate when deciding the verdict on a case.
A judge must be dispassionate when deciding the verdict on a case.
Antonym: Biased
The biased voting poll was in favor of one side.
The biased voting poll was in favor of one side.
8. Pragmatic
Definition: Practical; down-to-earth; based on experience rather than theory
The pragmatic solution to the problem received the most votes.
The pragmatic solution to the problem received the most votes.
Antonym: Unrealistic
The unrealistic artwork looked unlike anything in real life.
The unrealistic artwork looked unlike anything in real life.
9. Rigorous
Definition: Strict; harsh; severe
The rigorous game made her tired.
The rigorous game made her tired.
Antonym: Gentle
The gentle blanket was really soft.
The gentle blanket was really soft.
10. Solemn
Definition: Serious; grave
The funeral put everyone in a solemn mood.
The funeral put everyone in a solemn mood.
Antonym: Giddy
The giddy baby could not stop laughing.
The giddy baby could not stop laughing.
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