Multiple choice

Directions: Choose one word substitute for the given phrase.

One who engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession

  1. Assassin

  2. Amateur

  3. Pilgrim

  4. Cannibal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

An Amateur is someone who engages in an activity for pleasure rather than as a profession. The word comes from the Latin 'amatorem' meaning 'lover of'. Option B correctly identifies this distinction between hobbyist and professional.

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