1. AVARICE   advocate of abolishing authority   boaster   admiration   greed   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. AFFIRMATION   sanctuary   confirmation   tribute   mixed feelings   Half-n-half Clue   3. ADVERSARY   sanctuary   indifference   confirmation   opponent   Half-n-half Clue   4. ASCENDANCY   irregularity   domination   craftsperson   strong dislike   Half-n-half Clue   5. ADVERSITY   restraint   substance to counteract poison   hardship   briefness   Half-n-half Clue   6. ASYLUM   irregularity   mixed feelings   sanctuary   opponent   Half-n-half Clue   7. APPREHENSION   anxiety   sanctuary   place where bees are kept   substance to counteract poison   Half-n-half Clue