Beginner/ Amateur

Question 1

dilettante

Answer 1

someone with interest in a subject that is not very serious

The veteran reporters viewed the new guy as a dilettante who would not take his job as seriously as they took their careers.

Question 2

fledgling

Answer 2

inexperienced individual

The fledgling writer could use the benefit of a good editor.

Question 3

neophyte

Answer 3

someone who is just learning to do something

Because I have very little computer experience, I am a neophyte when it comes to working with most software programs.

Question 4

novitiate

Answer 4

the state of being a novice

A novitiate in the rarefied world of international diplomacy, the recently appointed ambassador is treading cautiously.

Question 5

proselyte

Answer 5

a new convert

She’s been trying to proselyte everyone in the office ever since she joined that church.

Question 6

tyro

Answer 6

a beginner

Julie is a good violinist, but at 13, she is a tyro and still has a lot to learn.