Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
A person who studies casually without seriousness.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
A dilettante is a person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts or sciences, without real commitment or knowledge.
A scholar is a person who has a great deal of knowledge, typically knowledge of an academic subject.
An expert is a person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area.
A savant is a person of learning; especially : one with an exceptional ability in a specific subject.