A new recruit, or someone who is new to a job or position.
"Man, Joe messed up the project, probably because he's still a rookie."
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to Proclaim
To announce something officially; or to declare something that one considers important, with emphasis
"He proclaimed the car to be in good condition."
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to Alienate
to cause someone to feel isolated and separated from a group
"The students alienated the red-headed student."
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to Overshadow
to appear much more important or prominent than something or someone
"His little sister's good grades overshadowed his achievements."
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Bleak
not hopeful or encouraging, unlikely to have a favorable outcome
"Without a good education, your future is likely to be very bleak."
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Leverage
The power to influence a person or situation to achieve a particular goal.
"Obama is losing his leverage in the election because of high gas prices."
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to Magnify
to make something larger; to exaggerate the importance of something
"My boss tends to magnify the tiny problems that occur."
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to Decry
to publicly state that you believe something is wrong or bad
"The UN has decried the human rights abuses in Syria."
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to outstrip
To move faster and overtake someone else; to do better than someone
"She outstripped all of her competitors."
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Unsolicited
not asked for; given or done voluntarily
"Jane always gave unsolicited advice, which often annoyed her friends."
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Consistency
Something that does not vary greatly over time.
"Her work shows excellent consistency."
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to Lure
to tempt or persuade someone to do something or go somewhere
"The salesman lured her into purchasing the car with his charisma."
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to Infuriate
to make someone extremely angry
"My students seldom infuriate me."
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to Nudge
to gently push someone with the elbow to get their attention; to gently encourage someone to do something (figurative)
"voters have to nudge politicians in the right direction"
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Contentious
likely to cause an argument; controversial; involving a heated argument
"Gay marriage is an extremely contentious issue in the US"
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Clout
Influence or power, especially in politics and business
"The CEO holds the greatest amount of clout during our meetings."
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to Stifle
to prevent or constrain; or to stop someone from breathing
"The high unemployment rate has stifled the economy."
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to Dissuade
to persuade someone to NOT do something
"His friends tried to dissuade him from buying the house."
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to Subsidize
To support an organization or activity financially
"Obama wants to subsidize alternative energy research."
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Lucrative
Producing a large profit
"He promised that my investment in his company would be lucrative."
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Insistence
The quality of demanding and recommending that something get done
"His insistence on alternative energy created the new subsidies."
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to Stymie
to prevent or hinder the progress of something
"The lack of money in R&D for alternative energy may stimie its development."
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to exonerate
to release someone from blame or fault (in a legal situation); to release someone from a duty or obligation
"They should exonerate these men from this crime."
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to Entail
to involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence
"Working on an oil rig entails many risks and dangers."
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Discombobulated (as an adjective can be a verb too)
Appearing disconcerted or confused
"If a boss frequently looks discombobulated, his employees won't believe he's organized!"