1. combative or bellicose person.   Hint First letter clue   2. total skeptic who believes nothing has true existence.   First letter clue   3. flatterer or sycophant.   First letter clue   4. servile dependent or spoilt favorite.   First letter clue   5. rebel or person who does things differently.   First letter clue   6. scholar who emphasizes formal rules and technicalities.   First letter clue   7. former holder of post or office.   First letter clue