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Packet 27
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10
Language - English
7th Grade
04/19/2010

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Term
alarmist
Definition
easily frightened person who expects the words, person who needlessly excites or tries to excite fear
Term
altruist
Definition
one who unselfishly works for the welfare of others
Term
dramatist
Definition
writer of plays, playwright
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egoist
Definition
selfish, self-centered person, person devoted to only to his or her own welfare, conceited person
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escapist
Definition
person who seeks escape in daydreams or entertainments from the unpleasant realities of life
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extremest
Definition
person who carries something to excess, supporter of very strict or drastic measures
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nonconformist
Definition
person whose beliefs and actions are different from those that the majority expects or approves
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perfectionist
Definition
person dissatisfied with anything that is not perfect or nearly perfect
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protagonist
Definition
main character in a play, novel, or story, leader of a cause, active supporter, champion
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realist
Definition
person concerned with real things and practical matters rather than imaginary things or impractical ideas
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