Adjective modifier

• enthusiastic: Surrounded by an army of enthusiastic amateurs running around desperate to please, nothing seemed to go right.

• gifted: Porter had climbed extensively in Britain and Europe, with both guides and gifted amateurs like George Mallory.

• keen: The magazine appeals to artists and illustrators of all abilities, from beginners and keen amateurs to professionals.

• wealthy: It became a learned society including those who were making steps forward in knowledge and wealthy amateurs with an interest in science.

• interested: The number of professional musicians and interested amateurs increased.

• advanced: A I have a large cross section of abilities and interests on the courses from complete beginners to advanced amateurs.

Modifies a noun

• dramatics: At Oxford, he engaged in amateur dramatics, expressing a wish to be an actor.

• astronomer: Few UK amateur astronomers are aware how easily the LPS light can be filtered.

• microscopist: Review by David Walker, a UK amateur microscopist.

• photographer: Or are you a keen amateur photographer needing some new skills?

• naturalist: In providing this training, the Trust is working to continue Britainâs rich tradition of amateur naturalists.

• archeologist: More than one type of spirit appears for the occasion Just what can be achieved by amateur archeologists?

Modifying Another Word

• strictly: Arguably it is Gary, the eldest of her offspring who exercises his endowment in a strictly amateur way, who epitomizes the family.

• mostly: The crews are mostly two people, and mostly amateur rowers, who alternate between two hour shifts of rowing.

• very: The setting up of Oswald seems a very amateur operation.

• often: Often amateur photographers were attracted to the entertainments rather than the more educational or commercial exhibits.

• only: It actually took nearly 17 minutes, because although they were professional terrorists, they were still only amateur pilots.

Noun used with modifier

• radio: The courses are run in a friendly informal atmosphere by experienced radio amateurs.

Used with adjective complement

• aspire: Camera shake looks plain amateurish, and we all know the ' professional look ' is the holy grail of any aspiring amateur.

Preposition: in

• field: He was respected as a historian and as a gifted amateur in the field of archeology.