Word of the day
amateur
1. a person who is incompetent or inept at a particular activity
“that bunch of stumbling amateurs”
2. a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid rather than a professional basis
“it takes five years for a top amateur to become a real Tour de France rider”
noun
/ˈæmədər/
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"I'm no Michelin-star chef, but the _____ dinner the new cook prepared makes him seem like a total amateur."
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- incompetent
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- novice
- rookie
- expert
- master
Choose the phrase that uses amateur correctly
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Find a word related to amateur
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