The next word is ' CONTRAST'

An interesting word which can include so many scenarios and ideas. Let's do a horizontal orientation. It is due on August 1, 2011.

con·trast  

verb. con·trast·ed, con·trast·ing, con·trasts

v.tr.

To set in opposition in order to show or emphasize differences: an essay that contrasts city and country life; contrasted this computer with inferior models.

v.intr.

1. To show differences when compared: siblings who contrast sharply in interests and abilities; a color that contrasted clearly with the dark background.

noun. 

1.

a. The act of contrasting; a setting off of dissimilar entities or objects.

b. The state of being contrasted: red berries standing in vivid contrast against the snow.

2. A difference, especially a strong dissimilarity, between entities or objects compared: the contrast between Northern and Southern speech patterns.

3. One thing that is strikingly dissimilar to another: My new school was a welcome contrast to the one before.

4. The use of opposing elements, such as colors, forms, or lines, in proximity to produce an intensified effect in a work of art.

5. The difference in brightness between the light and dark areas of a picture, such as a photograph or video image.