1. GUSTO   gloom   distaste   conspiracy   prophecy   not stormy   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. HAGGARD   slow   bargain   afterthought   shrewd   plump   Half-n-half Clue   3. PERT   optimistic   polite   lengthy   witty   rude   Half-n-half Clue   4. LILLIPUTIAN   dwarfs   huge   destructive   nonflowering plant   flowering plant   Half-n-half Clue   5. HALCYON   puerile   martial   glorious   brilliant   shameful   Half-n-half Clue   6. HAPLESS   brilliant   unlucky   fortunate   cheerful   clueless   Half-n-half Clue   7. PETULANT   concerned   arid   pivotal   uncomplaining   flowery   Half-n-half Clue