1. LACONIC   sullen   using few words   spiteful   opposite to that expected   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. INTRACTABLE   growing profusely   unyielding   supple   with a bad reputation   Half-n-half Clue   3. IRONIC   opposite to that expected   systematic   unyielding   scanty   Half-n-half Clue   4. METICULOUS   unavoidable   stingy   without energy   careful with details   Half-n-half Clue   5. INNATE   using few words   inborn   unable to repay   harmless   Half-n-half Clue   6. MALICIOUS   splendidly generous   spiteful   harmless   sullen   Half-n-half Clue   7. MEAGER   inactive   scanty   careful with details   systematic   Half-n-half Clue