1. ELOQUENCE   frustration   discord   time during which thing lasts   expressiveness   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. DOCTRINE   departure from main subject   mild substitute for blunt expression   principle or beliefs   hard work   Half-n-half Clue   3. ENMITY   frustration   hatred   boredom   weakening   Half-n-half Clue   4. DUPE   principle or beliefs   expression of praise   weakening   person easily tricked   Half-n-half Clue   5. ELEGY   addition of details   sorrowful song   puzzle   weakening   Half-n-half Clue   6. ENIGMA   disappearance   principle or beliefs   puzzle   great difference   Half-n-half Clue   7. DIMINUTION   decrease   sorrowful song   principle or beliefs   hindrance   Half-n-half Clue