Word of the Day for Monday, March 29, 2010
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neophyte \NEE-uh-fyt\, noun:
neophyte \NEE-uh-fyt\, noun:
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1. A new convert or proselyte.
1. A new convert or proselyte.
2. A novice; a beginner in anything.
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The B.O. can no longer claim to be a neophyte President and thus try to continue to blame President Bush for all of this country's present financial woes!
--Spy Maker, JSA's Blog
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Neophyte comes from Late Latin neophytus, from Greek neophutos, "newly planted," from neo-, "new" + phutos, "planted," from phuein, "to grow, to bring forth."
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