11
fancier(noun, supporter, fan, follower, buff)
10
unqualified(adjective, inadequate, useless, incompetent, prepared)
10
learner(noun, participant, learner, ignoramus)
10
tenderfoot(noun, participant, recruit, learner, pupil)
9
fan(noun, interest, supporter, follower, admirer)
9
freshman(noun, characteristic, quality, skills)
9
layperson(noun, hopeful, participant, recruit, apprentice)
9
trainee(noun, characteristic, quality, skills, beginner)
8
enthusiast(noun, supporter, fan, follower, admirer)
8
probationer(noun, hopeful, participant, learner, pupil)
8
rooter(noun, supporter, fan, follower, fanatic)
8
untrained(adjective, new, inadequate, raw, useless)
7
clumsy(adjective, inadequate, useless, unqualified, inept)
7
recreational(adjective, rest, fun, entertainment)
7
simple(adjective, intelligent, innocent, meek, unassuming)
7
smatterer(noun, person, knowledge, ability, attitude)
6
newcomer(noun, activity, business, work, skill)
6
rookie(noun, adjective, new, raw, innocent)
6
uninitiate(noun, adjective, person, ability, inexperienced)
5
unpaid(adjective, voluntary, honorary)
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