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My primary care doctor referred me to a heart SPECIALIST because of my high blood pressure. What is a SPECIALIST?

Someone who specializes in a specific topic or is the expert at that topic

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Define the word BIOLOGIST.

A person who studies biology (living things!)

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The GEOLOGIST took a trip to Hawaii to study the volcanic soil. What is a GEOLOGIST?

A person who studies the earth.

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baam

Lose 25 points!

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magnet

Take 20 points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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thief

Give points!

What is a FEMINIST? (hint: 'fem' has to do with women)

A person who wants equality for women (i.e. equal pay, equal ability to do a job etc..)

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After months of competition, he was named a finalist in the Olympics. What is a FINALIST?

Someone who makes it to the final round of a competition

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What does the suffix '-ist' mean?

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Joey is such a pessimist that even on a sunny day, he worries that the rain is coming soon. What is a PESSIMIST?

A person who tends to think bad things will happen.

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She wasn't feeling good, so she went to the PHARMACIST to get some cold medicine. What is a pharmacist?

A person who is the expert on medication and gives medicine to people

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Define the word CHEMIST (hint: 'chem' is related to 'chemistry').

A person who does chemistry

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banana

Go to last place!

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star

Double points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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lifesaver

Give 5 points!

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seesaw

Swap points!

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rocket

Go to first place!

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shark

Other team loses 20 points!

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baam

Lose 25 points!

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The BUDDHIST meditated peacefully. What is a buddhist?

A person who practices buddhism

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The famous VOCALIST is an opera singer. What is a vocalist?

A person who sings professionally

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As an OPTIMIST, Sarah always looked on the bright side, even when her team was losing the soccer game. What is an OPTIMIST?

A person who tends to be hopeful and expect good outcomes.

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The PSYCHOLOGIST analyzed the patient as she shared about her childhood. What is a psychologist?

A person who studies psychology, or how the mind works

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