Question 83
MediumOriginal questionChoose the word most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to AMATEUR.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
An amateur does something for pleasure, not pay. A professional does it as a paid job.
Worth noting
Beginner is tempting, since many amateurs are beginners, but it sits on the same side.
- Concept
- A word of the opposite meaning to "amateur"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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