1. RESERVE   ingenuity   sameness   lack of friendliness   restriction   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. SAGE   sameness   wise old man   extended angry speech   superfluity   Half-n-half Clue   3. SKEPTIC   lack of rehearsal   one having doubts   active strength   flatterer   Half-n-half Clue   4. TORPOR   thoroughness and accuracy   sluggishness   superfluity   one having doubts   Half-n-half Clue   5. TIRADE   wisdom   extended angry speech   relief   renewal   Half-n-half Clue   6. TREPIDATION   relief   sluggishness   nervousness   firm decision   Half-n-half Clue   7. VIRTUOSO   privacy   ingenuity   sameness   expert performer   Half-n-half Clue