Novice
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noun
Definition
A person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation
Memory hook
A NOVICE is a NOV-ice, brand new to the game — a beginner.
Word roots
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Examples
“The novice made several errors on her first day.”
“Even novices can master this skill with practice.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The ______ made several errors on her first day.”
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novice
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GRE Tip
Novice is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "beginner" or "neophyte" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "expert".
Related GRE Words
greenhorn
An inexperienced or naive person
neophyte
A person who is new to a subject or activity; a beginner
tyro
A beginner or novice
amateur
A person who engages in an activity for pleasure rather than professionally; lacking expertise
fledgling
A young bird just fledged; a person or organization that is new and inexperienced
embryonic
In an early stage of development; rudimentary
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