novel ['nɔvəl] nov=new ，表示“新的”
new and original, not like anything seen before
a long printed story about imaginary characters and events
adj. 新奇的;新颖的;异常的
n.(长篇) 小说

例句
She came up with a novel solution to the problem.
她想出了一个解决问题的新奇的办法。
He's full of novel ideas.
他满脑子都是新奇的想法。

innovate['inəuveit]
to introduce as or as if new
to introduce changes and new ideas
using new methods or ideas:
v创新；改革；革新；引入（新事物、思想或方法）

例句
We must innovate in order to make progress.
我们必须改革以便取得进步。

nova ['nəuvə]（ now+a 表示物体→新天体）
a type of star that shines much more brightly for a few months as a result of a nuclear explosion
n.【天文学】新星

renovate ['renəuveit]
1: to restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
2: to restore to life, vigor, or activity : revive <the church was renovated by a new ecumenical spirit>
to repair and paint an old building, a piece of furniture, etc. so that it is in good condition again
vt. 更新；修复；革新；刷新 ；使恢复精力；使振作

例句
We must renovate our social life to keep abreast of the times.
我们必须革新我们的社会生活以适应时代的要求
They are going to renovate the old furniture.
他们准备将旧家具整修一番。
Our school has been renovated by Lei Feng's spirit.
我们学校因受到雷锋精神的影响而重整旗鼓振作起来。

昨日重现

2005年6月CET-6真题
If businessmen are taxed too much, they will no longer be _____ to work hard, with the result that tax revenues might actually shrink.

A.cultivated
B.licensed
C.motivated
D.innovated

答案C
TEM-4
After a careful investigation, the committee decided to _____ the old hall.

A.change
B.build
C.innovate
D.renovate

本题正确答案：
D.renovate
本题解析：
【参考译文】仔细调查后, 委员会决定修复礼堂。【试题分析】本题是一道近义词辨析题。【详细解答】"change"含义为"改变"; "build"含义为"建造"; "innovate"含义为"改革, 创新"; "renovate"含义为"修复(尤指建筑物)。从四个选项看, D是最合适的。