1. gnome   ancestors.   fellow who is stupid.   scholar or distinguished scientist.   a dwarf or a midget, underground spirit.   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. dissident   person who studies reptiles.   prima donna or chief singer in an opera.   rebel or person not in agreement.   one who studies relation between organisms and environment.   Half-n-half Clue   3. herpetologist   person with morbid tendency to steal.   person who studies reptiles.   clique or cabal.   criminal or wrongdoer.   Half-n-half Clue   4. iconoclast   person who is ungrateful.   scholar or distinguished scientist.   one who breaks images and attacks cherished traditions.   person who pretends to be ill to escape duty.   Half-n-half Clue   5. founder   person who studies words and their formation.   deserter of party or principles.   person who starts a business or organization.   person who studies the nature of knowledge.   Half-n-half Clue   6. savant   a dwarf or a midget, underground spirit.   clique or cabal.   person who studies human races.   scholar or distinguished scientist.   Half-n-half Clue   7. laity   handyman or servant employed to do all types of work.   strict disciplinarian.   laymen.   prima donna or chief singer in an opera.   Half-n-half Clue