1. person who studies fishes.   gnome   effigy   ichthyologist   insolvent   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. person who pretends to be ill to escape duty.   heckler   equestrian   malingerer   lecher   Half-n-half Clue   3. person who studies the nature of knowledge.   libertine   martinet   epistemologist   forebears   Half-n-half Clue   4. tyrant or absolute ruler.   despot   etymologist   functionary   ichthyologist   Half-n-half Clue   5. one who breaks images and attacks cherished traditions.   horde   kleptomaniac   hireling   iconoclast   Half-n-half Clue   6. fellow who is stupid.   dolt   founder   lecher   impostor   Half-n-half Clue   7. dissatisfied person.   functionary   fugitive   malcontent   hermit   Half-n-half Clue