1. savant   class of persons next below nobility.   person who holds opinion contrary to accepted belief.   scholar or distinguished scientist.   person who studies words and their formation.   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. hedonist   person with morbid tendency to drink alcohol.   deserter of party or principles.   person who studies words and their formation.   person who believes that pleasure is the main aim of life.   Half-n-half Clue   3. libertine   class of persons next below nobility.   shrewish, abusive woman or termagant.   person who holds opinion contrary to accepted belief.   debauched or licentious person.   Half-n-half Clue   4. hireling   person who works for hire.   businessman or person into risky ventures.   person who compiles dictionaries.   debauched or licentious person.   Half-n-half Clue   5. equestrian   person who pretends to be ill to escape duty.   criminal.   person who is easily deceived.   person on horseback.   Half-n-half Clue   6. herpetologist   person who studies lineage and pedigree.   person who is excessively selfish.   person who worries without cause (about his health).   person who studies reptiles.   Half-n-half Clue   7. extrovert   one interested in other persons and external world.   strict disciplinarian.   agent or person sent on secret mission.   official.   Half-n-half Clue