116-125 Flashcards
(18 cards)
Prognosticator
A person who makes predictions upon current information and data
Pundit
An expert commentator; an authority who expresses his or her opinions, usually on political issues
Zealot
A very enthusiastic person ;a champion; a true believer, perhaps to an excessive degree; a fanatic
Neophyte
A beginner; someone new to a field or activity
Novice
A beginner; someone new to a field or activity
Greenhorn
A beginner; someone new to a field or activity
Benefactor
A person who makes a gift or bequest (legacy)
Patron
A person who makes a gift or bequest
Beneficiary
The recipient of funds, titles, and other benefits
Bene
Good, well
Dissembler
A liar and deceiver
Prevaricator
A liar and deceiver
Proponent
One who argues in support of something; an advocate; a champion of a cause
Pone
To place, set, put
Pose
To place, set, put
Prodigy
A person with great talent; a young genius
Oracle
A person considered to be oracular (prophetic), a source of wise counsel or prophetic opinions
Misanthrope
A person who hates or distrusts humankind
