| A | B |
|---|
| pragmatist | a person who is practical; not given to flight of fancy |
| neophyte;novice;greenhorn | a beginner |
| skeptic | a person who doubts |
| iconoclast | literally someone who smashes icons or established images |
| charlatan | a fake; fraud; cheat |
| pundit | an authority who expresses his/her opinions on topics |
| sycophant | a person who tries to win favor by flattery |
| ambivalent | lacking conviction because of mixed feelings |
| paltry | of little value; trifling; lacks significance |
| ambiguous | unclear; not certain |
| incoherent | lacking organization |
| disinterested | neutral; lacking bias |
| merciless; ruthless | cruel; lacking compassion |
