Ist

a person who studies human nature;

an advocate/follower of the principles of humanism

• alarmist

• humanist

• artist

• pianist

an opposite opinion

• contrary

• primary

• visionary

• sedentary

The suffix -ist means what?

• a person who

• the state, quality, or condition of something

• without, lacking, not existing, not

• large or great

sees the negative side of things; a negative person is a what?

• optimist

• specialist

• pessimist

• dentist

Each of the words this week end with -ist. What is this ending called?

• prefix

• suffix

• base word

A person who uses imagination, talent, & skill to create works such as paintings, sculptures, & illustrations is a what?

• finalist

• artist

• dentist

• journalist

A person who loves nature and tries to protect it; a person who has specialized knowledge of animals, plants, and nature is a what?

• artist

• dentist

• finalist

• naturalist

A person who is highly trained in one area; an expert is a what?

• artist

• finalist

• naturalist

• specialist

see the positive side of things; a positive person is what?

• artist

• optimist

• journalist

• pessimist

A person who takes care of teeth; a doctor who is trained in dental care is a what?

• pessimist

• specialist

• naturalist

• dentist