1. progenitor   ancestor or forefather.   adherent of a party or cause.   a person who cheats or preys on others.   one who studies the structure and development of languages.   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. philologist   one who studies the structure and development of languages.   beggar.   influential or powerful person.   venerable old man or ruler of a family.   Half-n-half Clue   3. prelate   total skeptic who believes nothing has true existence.   bishop or church dignitary.   one who suffers or dies for a cause.   person who fits glasses to correct eye defects.   Half-n-half Clue   4. mercenary   soldier who fights for money.   flatterer or sycophant.   rebel or person who does things differently.   traitor or person who betrays.   Half-n-half Clue   5. opportunist   illicit lover.   beginner or new convert.   one who takes advantage of times sacrificing principles.   person's descendants or future generations.   Half-n-half Clue   6. militant   person with someone as protector or patron.   combative or bellicose person.   total skeptic who believes nothing has true existence.   very talented child or marvelous person.   Half-n-half Clue   7. polygamist   counselor or advisor.   ruler or monarch.   person who studies birds.   person with more than one spouse.   Half-n-half Clue