Novel - new; original
This story presents many novel ideas.
Antonym: familiar
Are you familiar with this scientist's work?
Philanthropy - love of mankind; donating to charity
We are attempting to start a philanthropy program.
Antonym: cheapness
Due to the cheapness of the company, we will not be buying new supplies.
Tentative - experimental; temporary; uncertain
Keep in mind, this schedule is tentative.
Antonym: independent
Her independent spirit is admired by her peers.
Deference - submission to another's will; uncertain
After arguing with her father for so long, she showed her deference and obeyed him.
Antonym: defiance
This rally is an act of defiance.
Vacillate - to be indecisive; to waver back and forth
The emperor continued to vacillate on this matter.
Antonym: dive (in)
The best way to get work done is by diving in.
Fervor - passion
These soccer players have so much fervor for their sport.
Antonym: impassiveness
The baseball team showed a great deal of impassiveness during their first game.
Dispassionate - without passion; objective; neutral
Why are you suddenly so dispassionate about this project?
Antonym: biased
Scientists are careful to stay clear of being biased in their experiments.
Pragmatic - practical; down-to-earth; based on experience rather than theory
Our parents are more pragmatic than most.
Antonym: idealistic
Children tend to be more idealistic than adults.
Rigorous - strict; harsh; severe
The work in the factory was very rigorous.
Antonym: gentle
Every mother should be patient and gentle with her children.
Solemn - serious; grave
The funeral procession was solemn the whole time.
Antonym: giddy
We couldn't help but feel giddy before leaving for vacation.
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