Suffix -ist Flashcard

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What is the title of a doctor who takes care of your teeth?

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dentist

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What do you call someone who is one of the last competitors in a contest?

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finalist

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Who is a person that writes news articles for newspapers?

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journalist

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What do you call a person who creates art, such as bowls and vases, from clay?

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artist

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What is the term for a person who specializes in taking care of fingernails?

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manicurist

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What does the suffix '-ist' typically indicate about a person?

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A person who practices or is concerned with something.

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What is a person called who studies nature and the environment?

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naturalist

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What do you call someone who has a positive outlook on life?

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optimist

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What is the term for someone who tends to see the negative side of things?

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pessimist

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What do you call a person who performs in a play or movie?

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actor