laying the groundwork (verb) prepare: make or get ready
Sinonime: callow,
credulous,
fresh,
gullible,
ignorant,
immature, inexpert,
ingenuous,
innocent, naive,
new, raw, tenderfoot, unconversant, unpolished, unpracticed, unseasoned, unskillful, unsophisticated, untrained, unversed, wet behind the ears, young,
youthfulAntonime: experienced,
expert,
skilled