Pundit
mediumPUN-dit
noun
Definition
a self-styled expert who comments authoritatively, especially in media
Examples
“Television pundits dissected the debate for hours afterward.”
“Once a respected pundit on economic policy, he had since lost credibility with sweeping, unfounded predictions.”
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GRE Tip
Pundit is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "expert" or "authority" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "amateur".
Related GRE Words
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a profoundly wise person
authority
A person with extensive knowledge in a field; the power to give orders or make decisions
doyen
The most respected or prominent person in a particular field
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