1. person who practises severe abstinence.   benefactor   ascetic   acrophobe   agoraphobe   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. person who studies ancient remains and artifacts.   epicure   anthropologist   accomplice   archaeologist   Half-n-half Clue   3. person who desires position or power.   aggressor   centaur   constituent   aspirant   Half-n-half Clue   4. small exclusive group of associates.   clique   apothecary   bigot   adherent   Half-n-half Clue   5. a skilled craftsman.   convert   contingent   coquette   artisan   Half-n-half Clue   6. coarse jester or clown.   apologist   buffoon   curmudgeon   agnostic   Half-n-half Clue   7. receiver of benefits from will or insurance policy.   blowhard   courier   beneficiary   benefactor   Half-n-half Clue