1. progenitor   venerable old man or ruler of a family.   very talented child or marvelous person.   person who opposes war and use of force.   ancestor or forefather.   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. matriarch   woman who rules family or group.   person who enjoys pain being inflicted on himself.   flatterer or sycophant.   brilliant public speaker.   Half-n-half Clue   3. optometrist   person who is perfect or excellent.   influential or powerful person.   servile dependent or spoilt favorite.   person who fits glasses to correct eye defects.   Half-n-half Clue   4. maverick   adherent of a party or cause.   conceited person.   rebel or person who does things differently.   total skeptic who believes nothing has true existence.   Half-n-half Clue   5. philanthropist   person on foot.   person who loves mankind and does good to them.   scolding woman or harridan.   combative or bellicose person.   Half-n-half Clue   6. neurologist   royal ruler or king.   woman who rules family or group.   doctor who deals with brain and nervous system.   beginner or new convert.   Half-n-half Clue   7. predecessor   beggar.   venerable old man or ruler of a family.   person who collects coins.   former holder of post or office.   Half-n-half Clue