Verbal Ability - One Word Substitutes - Discussion
Discussion Forum : One Word Substitutes - Section 1 (Q.No. 71)
Directions to Solve
In questions given below out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/sentence.
71.
One who dabbles in fine arts for the love of it and not for monetary gains
Discussion:
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Ti stephano said:
1 decade ago
An amateur is someone hu is attached 2 a particular pursuit, study or science, especially 1 cultivates any study of art, music or painting 4rm taste or attachment without pursuing it professionally. While a dilettante is 1 hu just has a casual interest in such.
Monica said:
1 decade ago
Dilettante and Amateur almost have the same meaning. So which one is correct? If Amateur is the right answer, then what is the basic difference between the two? please explain.
Neha Bansal said:
9 years ago
Amateur: A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis.
In the question, its mentioned not for monetary gains so it's amateur.
In the question, its mentioned not for monetary gains so it's amateur.
Abhi said:
5 years ago
Dilettante : a person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge.
Connoisseur - expert, specialists.
Connoisseur - expert, specialists.
Sudeep tyagi said:
9 years ago
Armature: one who play only for fun noy as a professional.
Connoisseur: lover of art, expert in art or fine art.
Connoisseur: lover of art, expert in art or fine art.
Calibre said:
9 years ago
Connoisseur seems right answer. But clear this for me, is it done for not monetarily benefit?
Remya said:
1 decade ago
Connoisseur is lover of arts.. so should it be??
Ankit said:
9 years ago
Yes, connoisseur should be a right answer.
Sanjay said:
4 weeks ago
Connoisseur should be the right answer.
Lalit said:
8 years ago
Dilettante must be the correct answer.
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