Tentative

Tentative

Definition- experimental; temporary; uncertain
The dance team was happy that the schedule was only tentative because that meant they still had a chance of dancing last like they wanted to.

Antonym- permanent
After getting a tattoo, it finally hit her that it was permanent.

Philanthropy

Philanthropy

Definition- love of mankind; donating to charity

The philanthropy he had started inspired many young adults to do join him.

Antonym- stealing

Stealing from a store could result in you going to jail.

Novel

Novel

Definition- new; original
The Hunger Games is a novel movie just coming to theaters this week.

Antonym- unoriginal
This pudding brand is unoriginal compared to the first brand.

Heresy

Heresy

Definition- an opinion violently opposed to established beliefs
A Catholic heresy goes against an orthodox teaching of the doctrine of the church.

Antonym- orthodoxy
The orthodoxy way to look at a wedding is a white dress for the bride.

Expedite

Expedite

Definition- to make faster or easier
To expedite the project, the group split up the work and got done first.

Antonym- block
The wreck on the way home from school happened to block my street, so i didn't get home in efficient time.

Austere

Austere

Definition- unadorned; stern; forbidding; without much money
The Titanic seemed big back in the day, but now is austere compared to today's cruise lines

Antonym- extravagant
The extravagant birthday party was on MTV's My Super Sweet Sixteen.

Insipid

Insipid

Definition- dull; banal
The class was so insipid that he fell asleep while the teaching was lecturing.

Antonym- exciting
Getting first place is always exciting for people.