vocabulary

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vocabulary

• -ist
• Used to form nouns from verbs

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conformist

• A person who conforms, especially
  unquestioningly, to the usual practices or
  standards of a group, society, etc.

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egoist

• A self-centered or selfish person.

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accompanist

• One who accompanies another by playing a musical
  instrument

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protagonist

• The leading character, hero, or heroine of a
  drama or other literary work.

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elitist

• A person or class of persons considered superior
  by others or by themselves, as in intellect,
  talent, power, wealth, or position in society.

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idealist

• A visionary or impractical person.

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pessimist

• A person who habitually sees or anticipates the
  worst or is disposed to be gloomy.

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antagonist

• The adversary of the hero or protagonist of a
  drama or other literary work.

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optimist

• An optimistic person.

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reformist

• A person who advocates or practices reform.