| A | B |
| charlatan | fake; fraud; cheat |
| pundit | authority who expresses opinions |
| sychophant | wins favor by flattery |
| ambivalent | lacks conviction/ mixed feelings |
| paltry | little value; trifling; insignificant |
| ambiguous | unclear; not certain |
| incoherent | lacking organization |
| disinterested | neutral/unbiased |
| merciless;ruthless | cruel; lacking compassion |
| callous | lacking sensitivity; harsh |
| lethargic; anemic; languid; slothful | lacking energy |
| disdain | lack of respect; contempt |
| impulsive; impetuous; precipitous | acting rash or hasty |
| intrepid; dauntless | brave; lacks fear |
| precarious | lacking stability |
| superficial | shallow; lacking depth |
| diffident | self-confidence |
| sophomoric; callow | inmature |
| extravagent | excessive; lacking restraint |
| apathetic | lacking emotion, or interest |
| erratic | lacking consistency |
| trite/cliche | lacking originality |