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Tyro

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ty·ro

[tahy-roh]
noun, plural -ros.
a beginner in learning anything; novice.
Also, tiro.


Origin:
1605–15; < Latin tīrō recruit

ty·ron·ic [tahy-ron-ik] , adjective


neophyte, learner.

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Tyro is a GRE word you need to know.
So is obstinate. Does it mean:
manifesting, expressing, or full of care or concern
firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose or opinion; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty
Example Sentences
  • Germany is the merest tyro in the art of exploration and the civilization of primitive lands and peoples.
  • Whether you're a vacationing tyro or a big-name pro, there's a wave here with your name on it.
  • In fact, the merest tyro in military matters knows where the fault lies.
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tyro or tiro (ˈtaɪrəʊ)
 
n , pl -ros
a novice or beginner
 
[C17: from Latin tīrō recruit]
 
tiro or tiro
 
n
 
[C17: from Latin tīrō recruit]
 
tyronic or tiro
 
adj
 
tironic or tiro
 
adj

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tyro
1611, from M.L. tyro, variant of L. tiro (pl. tirones) "young soldier, recruit, beginner," of unknown origin.
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