Multiple choice Directions: Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in bold. Neophyte Muffled Darkness Varied Recent convert Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Neophyte refers to a beginner, novice, or someone who is new to a field or belief system. It can specifically mean a recent convert to a religion or someone newly initiated into a group. The other options (Muffled, Darkness, Varied) are unrelated.