Here's why:
* Master as a noun: Can refer to a person who is served, typically in a relationship of servitude or apprenticeship. Example: "The master commanded his servants."
* Master as a verb: Means to learn thoroughly or become proficient in something. Example: "She mastered the art of pottery."
The other words don't fit both meanings:
* Multitude, host, and throng all refer to a large number of people, not an individual served or the act of learning.