novice -
Someone who is beginning to learn a skill or subject
Because Mary was a novice programmer, she often asked her co-workers for help and advice.
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contraption -
A machine or device that appears strange or unnecessarily complicated, and often badly made or unsafe
Cedric built a contraption on top of his motorcycle to transport his family, but he had good reason to be concerned about their safety.
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vanguard -
A group of people that leads the way for others, in ideas or battle.
During the 1980's, a small group of tech companies in Silicon Valley, California were the vanguard that led the world in new developments that changed the world.
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raw -
In a natural and unprocessed state, in its original or unprotected form.
After the accident, his skin was raw from the abrasion, and he needed medical attention to prevent infection.
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offspring -
The product or result of something, or a person’s or animal's next generation.
West Side Story was the offspring of collaboration between Leonard Bernstein and Steven Sondheim.
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upgrade -
To improve something to a higher level
When Betty got messages that her Windows 7 was no longer being supported, she realized it was time to upgrade to Windows 10.
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prelude -
An event or action that signals or prepares for what is to follow, often setting the tone for what comes next.
The opening speech was just a prelude to the main presentation, setting the stage for what was to come.
