-ist suffix

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artist

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a person who uses imagination, talent, and skill to create works such as sculptures, paintings, and illustrations

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journalist

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a person who writes

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optimist

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a positive person who sees the best in a person or situation

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pessimist

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a person who sees the worst or negative in others or a situation

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dentist

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a person who takes care of teeth

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finalist

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a person who makes it to the last round of a competition

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naturalist

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a person who loves nature and tries to protect it

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specialist

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a person who is highly trained in one area; expert