1. Read-Around REVIEW: ist
a person who

2. What is the name of a person who is highly trained in what he or she does?

3. specialist
a person who is highly trained in one area; an expert

4. What is the name of a person who must be good at writing in order to do his or her job?

5. journalist
a person who writes; a writer

6. What is the name of a person who is a doctor specializing in the care of teeth and gums?

7. dentist
a person who takes care of teeth; a doctor who is trained in dental care

8. What is the name of a person who seems to always have something negative to say?

9. pessimist
a person who sees the negative side of things; a negative person

10. What is the name of a person who is among the last in a competition?

11. finalist
a person who makes it to the last round of a competition

12. What is the suffix that means a person who?

13. the suffix -ist

14. What is the name of a person who loves taking care of animals, trees, or anything else in the environment?

15. naturalist
a person who loves nature and tries to protect it; a person who has specialized knowledge of animals, plants or nature

16. What is the name of a person who always seems to have a positive attitude?

17. optimist
a person who sees the positive side of things; a positive person

18. What is the name of a person who is talented with paint, clay, drawing, or even writing?

19. artist
a person who uses imagination, talent, and skill to create works such as painting, sculptures, and illustrations