1. person specializing in classification (of animals).   zealot   vendor   taxonomist   swindler   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. fanatic or person with extreme zeal.   thespian   waif   zealot   proxy   Half-n-half Clue   3. beginner or novice.   turncoat   tyro   swindler   sophist   Half-n-half Clue   4. strong member of political party.   quarry   purveyor   stalwart   taxonomist   Half-n-half Clue   5. lazy person.   purveyor   swindler   sluggard   reaper   Half-n-half Clue   6. junior officer or subordinate.   subaltern   skeptic   ragamuffin   stickler   Half-n-half Clue   7. one bearing blame because of others.   stalwart   yeoman   vampire   scapegoat   Half-n-half Clue