Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who does a thing for pleasure and not as a profession
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Amateur.
The one-word substitute for the group of words "One who does a thing for pleasure and not as a profession" is "amateur."
An amateur is someone who engages in an activity for enjoyment or personal interest rather than as a profession.
The other options do not capture the same meaning: "ascetic" refers to someone who practices severe self-discipline or abstention for religious or spiritual reasons, "professional" relates to someone engaged in a specific occupation or activity as their main source of income, and "performer" refers to someone who entertains an audience through their talents or skills.
Therefore, "amateur" is the most appropriate one-word substitute for the given group of words.