1. ALTRUISTIC   self-governing   obscure   fit for informal speech   unselfishly helpful   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. AESTHETIC   including much or all   antiquated   artistic   formless   Half-n-half Clue   3. BLEAK   not encouraging   clear and coherent   bitter   hard-working   Half-n-half Clue   4. ARBITRARY   out-of-date   kindly   capricious   self-governing   Half-n-half Clue   5. CONCISE   artistic   distant   brief   favoring complete obedience   Half-n-half Clue   6. CIRCUITOUS   suffering from disease   indirect   formless   finding fault   Half-n-half Clue   7. AUSTERE   quarrelsome   ascetic   fit for informal speech   suitable for growing crops   Half-n-half Clue