1. cabal   coarse jester or clown.   small group of people united for secret intrigue.   generous person interested in welfare of others.   ill-tempered or spiteful woman; female fox.   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. contingent   quota that makes part of a gathering.   person who defends a cause or an institution by argument.   person with morbid dread of heights.   spouse or partner.   Half-n-half Clue   3. cadaver   person who desires position or power.   corpse.   person who studies ancient remains and artifacts.   person who is particular about good food and drink.   Half-n-half Clue   4. consort   person who abets in a criminal deed or partner in guilt.   spouse or partner.   person with morbid dread of enclosed spaces.   trusted friend in whom one confides.   Half-n-half Clue   5. claustrophobe   person with morbid dread of enclosed spaces.   person compulsorily enlisted for national service.   person in charge (of museum or library).   chemist or druggist.   Half-n-half Clue   6. cohorts   person with morbid dread of heights.   armed troops or band.   person who practises severe abstinence.   person known for his wisdom and experience.   Half-n-half Clue   7. coquette   doctor specializing in heart diseases.   flirt or woman who artfully entices men.   select circle of persons with common interests.   person who designs ballets and dances.   Half-n-half Clue