Tyro
hardNeutral toneTY-roh
noun
Definition
A beginner or novice
Memory hook
TYRO = TIRE-O: a beginner who gets TIRED easily because they're new at it.
Word roots
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Examples
“The tyro made several rookie mistakes.”
“Even tyros can benefit from advanced training.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The ______ made several rookie mistakes.”
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tyro
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GRE Tip
Tyro is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "novice" or "neophyte" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "veteran".
Related GRE Words
neophyte
A person who is new to a subject or activity; a beginner
fledgling
A young bird just fledged; a person or organization that is new and inexperienced
greenhorn
An inexperienced or naive person
novice
A person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation
amateur
A person who engages in an activity for pleasure rather than professionally; lacking expertise
embryonic
In an early stage of development; rudimentary
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