1. proponent   offspring or descendant.   one who advocates or backs a cause.   person's descendants or future generations.   one who hates marriage.   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. precursor   beginner or new convert.   soldier who fights for money.   traitor or person who betrays.   forerunner or person proclaiming approach of another.   Half-n-half Clue   3. militant   combative or bellicose person.   undertaker.   one who hates marriage.   one who advocates or backs a cause.   Half-n-half Clue   4. necromancer   person who collects coins.   wizard or person dealing with black magic.   doctor specializing in children's diseases.   flatterer or sycophant.   Half-n-half Clue   5. paramour   illicit lover.   one who hates women.   wizard or person dealing with black magic.   brilliant public speaker.   Half-n-half Clue   6. optometrist   total skeptic who believes nothing has true existence.   person who fits glasses to correct eye defects.   person with more than one spouse.   flatterer or sycophant.   Half-n-half Clue   7. pauper   bishop or church dignitary.   soldier who fights for money.   very talented child or marvelous person.   poor person.   Half-n-half Clue