neophyte -
Someone inexperienced who is just starting out in a field or area, a beginner or novice, especially someone new to a skill, subject, or activity.
As a neophyte to programming, she found the first few lessons challenging but exciting.
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savvy -
Shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgment
Because of his savvy knowledge about investing, Warren Buffett is viewed as the guru of Wall Street.
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ruffle -
to move or lift something so that it is no longer smooth; to disorder something, typically by running one's hands through it
The other players ruffled their new teammate's hair as part of his initiation.
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pest -
An annoying or troublesome person, animal, or thing; a nuisance
The flies in my room were such pests that I couldn't get rid of, that they prevented me from concentrating on studying for my final exams.
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gab -
Talk; chatter
In the typical workplace, employees engage in gab with each other around the water cooler.
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scapegoat -
A person or group who is unfairly blamed for the problems, mistakes, or wrongdoings of others.
The employee was made the scapegoat for the project's failure, even though the entire team had contributed to the problems.
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infinitesimal -
Extremely small
While our solar system may seem enormous to us, it is infinitesimal compared to the size of the entire universe, which by current estimates is 90 billion light years wide.
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taunt -
To provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
The bully taunted Nico so much that it made him depressed.
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silly -
Showing a lack of logic, reason, or common sense; often in a playful or harmless way.
It's silly to worry about things that are out of your control—focus on what you can change instead.
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strenuous -
Requiring great effort, energy, or strength, needing vigorous or intense in activity or action.
Hiking up the mountain was a strenuous task, but the view was worth it.
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conduit -
A person or organization that acts as a medium for transmitting something (like information or money).
He acted as a conduit between the company and its overseas clients.
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distress -
A state of extreme sorrow, pain, or suffering.
His face showed signs of distress during the tough exam.
