1. adherents of a school of thought or religious faction.   connoisseur   pedagogue   ruffian   sect   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. number of persons required for valid meeting.   tightwad   tycoon   quorum   waif   Half-n-half Clue   3. attendants following a great person.   sycophant   swindler   pugilist   retinue   Half-n-half Clue   4. a person who sells goods.   quarry   yokel   thespian   vendor   Half-n-half Clue   5. unprincipled person or one given to sin.   psychiatrist   vassal   swindler   reprobate   Half-n-half Clue   6. person who receives.   sentinel   recipient   shyster   reprobate   Half-n-half Clue   7. cheat.   tycoon   yeoman   swindler   recipient   Half-n-half Clue