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hedonist (n)
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a pleasure seeker
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The gambler would travel to Las Vegas in search of hedonist. |
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ascetic (n)
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one who lives a holy life of self-denial
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The monks lived an ascetic lifestlye. |
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anarchist (n)
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one who opposes all political authoriy
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an-, archos The anarchists believe that we should live freely. |
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pacifist (n)
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an individual who is opposed to violence
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pacis The hippie pacifists of the 60s petitioned and rallied agianst the Viatnam War. |
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atheist (n)
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one who does not believe that God exists
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a-,theos Athesists don't attend curch or temple. |
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nihilist (n)
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one who rejects moral distinctions and knowalbe "truths"
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The nihilists are always in trouble, or so it seems. |
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despot (n)
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a tyrant; one who rules oppressively
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William the Conqueror was a depsot ruler. |
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narcissist (n)
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one in love with his/her own image
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The narcissist would look at his face in the mirror for hours on end. |
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zealot (n)
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one who engages passionately in a cause
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The peacecore is full of zealot workers. |
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sybarite (n)
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an individual who seeks luxury
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Donald Trup is a sybarite. |
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pessimist (n)
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an individual who focuses on the negative side of a situation
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My teachers act like pessimists whenthe majority of the class fails a test. |
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optimist (n)
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one who focuses on the positive side of a situation
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I tend to be a bit of an optimist. |
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fanatic (n)
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one who shows extreme enthusiasm for a cause
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My brother is a fanatic over rock music. |
