1. patriarch   conceited person.   person who specializes in straightening teeth.   venerable old man or ruler of a family.   one who hates women.   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. matriarch   doctor who deals with eyes and vision disorders.   influential or powerful person.   woman who rules family or group.   person who is socially outcast.   Half-n-half Clue   3. optimist   bond servant or worker.   person who thinks and views things positively.   brilliant public speaker.   counselor or advisor.   Half-n-half Clue   4. prodigy   person having delusions of power and grandeur.   beggar.   scolding woman or harridan.   very talented child or marvelous person.   Half-n-half Clue   5. paragon   total skeptic who believes nothing has true existence.   person who is perfect or excellent.   adherent of a party or cause.   person who enjoys pain being inflicted on himself.   Half-n-half Clue   6. martyr   one who suffers or dies for a cause.   doctor who deals with eyes and vision disorders.   inspired teacher or person who predicts.   person who collects stamps.   Half-n-half Clue   7. oculist   bishop or church dignitary.   person with more than one spouse.   ancestor or forefather.   doctor specializing in eye treatment.   Half-n-half Clue