Vocabulary 

1. Novel- new; original 

Her boss exclaimed, "That is a novel idea!"

http://www.officearrow.com/cartoon/a-novel-idea-oaiur-5061/view.html

Antonym- Hackneyed 

That song is hackneyed. 

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2. Philanthropy- love of mankind; donating to charity 

Because of the school's philanthropy club, the girl was able to go to the prom.

http://www.articlesweb.org/business/the-csr-vs-the-philanthropy-consulting-and-business

Antonym- selfishness 

she, because of her selfishness, never volunteered. 

http://brownfineart.com/mashed-alasdair-macintyre-virtue-of-selfishness/

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3. Tentative- experimental; temporary; uncertain 

Our plans are tentative, but hopefully they are worked out. 

http://www.thisisscunthorpe.co.uk/Dylan-s-dream-reality-s-able-stand-proud/story-13697728-detail/story.html

Antonym- independent

She is a strong and independent woman. 

http://www.h2euro.org/latest-news/eu-policy-news/fch-ju-independent-as-of-november-15th-2010

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4. deference- submission to another's will; respect; courtesy

You should treat your elders with deference 

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1109/29614.html

Antonym- Disobedience 

The boy was punished for his disobedience to his parents. 

http://foundationsofmorality.com/?page_id=76

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5. Vacillate- to be indecisive; to waver back and forth 

She vacillated on whether to buy the house or not. 

wiki.nisk.k12.ny.us

Antonym- Plunge (in) 

She plunged into the opportunity. 

http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-82943512/stock-photo-act-now-to-take-advantage-of-a-special-limited-time-offer-or-take-action-to-right-a-wrong-and-stand.html

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6. fervor- passion 

He has a fervor for baseball. 

http://www.christian-myspace-layouts.com/getbackground.asp?background_id=338

Antonym- Impassive 

Although he received the judgement, his face remained impassive. 

http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-61839985/stock-photo-white-impassive-venetiain-mask-and-its-reflection-in-black-mirror.html

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7. Dispassionate- without passion; objective; neutral 

The news channel tried to stay dispassionate during the elections. 

http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/switzerland.htm

Antonym- Biased 

Early America was biased to whites, instead of blacks. 

http://www.worldofstock.com/stock_photos/BCO2026.php

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8. Pragmatic- practical; down-to-earth; based on experience rather than theory. 

The old boss of the company is pragmatic. 

http://painconsortium.nih.gov/symptomresearch/chapter_1/sec5/cmms5pg1.htm

Antonym- idealistic 

Her ideas were idealistic. 

http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/i/idealistic.asp

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9. Rigorous- strict; harsh; severe 

AP Chemistry is a rigorous course. 

http://www.art.com/products/p13877355-sa-i2777698/nat-farbman-new-draftees-and-officer-candidates-undergoing-rigorous-training-at-camps.htm

Antonym- Clement 

Springtime is a clement time of year. 

http://traveltips.usatoday.com/things-bundoran-ireland-102710.html

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10. Solemn- serious; grave 

There was a solemn feeling in the air when we visited the grave. 

http://www.lassiwithlavina.com/24_7_talkischeap/rehana-lew-mirzas-barriers-post-911/html

Antonym- flighty 

My cat is a flighty animal, every time he heard a noise, he ran. 

http://isabeljoelyblack.wordpress.com/2011/04/01/facing-one-of-my-biggest-fears-at-a-publishing-seminar-this-afternoon/