1. EXCERPT   extract from book or film   great difference   weakening   time during which thing lasts   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. EULOGY   principle or beliefs   expression of praise   boredom   addition of details   Half-n-half Clue   3. EUPHEMISM   mild substitute for blunt expression   time during which thing lasts   extract from book or film   person easily tricked   Half-n-half Clue   4. EVANESCENCE   weakening   addition of details   intense feeling   disappearance   Half-n-half Clue   5. DURATION   excessive enthusiasm   puzzle   great difference   time during which thing lasts   Half-n-half Clue   6. DOCTRINE   person easily tricked   disappearance   intense feeling   principle or beliefs   Half-n-half Clue   7. EXASPERATION   time during which thing lasts   frustration   principle or beliefs   mild substitute for blunt expression   Half-n-half Clue