1. NOVELTY   rejoicing   supposition   pleasure-seeker   something new   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. JUBILATION   beginner   persuader of legislators   contrary belief   rejoicing   Half-n-half Clue   3. LABYRINTH   distinctive behavior   maze   one who is eager for something   driving force   Half-n-half Clue   4. IGNOMINY   disgrace   contrary belief   beginning   something hinted at   Half-n-half Clue   5. LEVITY   driving force   flippancy   long life   beginner   Half-n-half Clue   6. LOBBYIST   long life   distinctive behavior   disrepute   persuader of legislators   Half-n-half Clue   7. INSULARITY   beginning   rejoicing   narrow-mindedness   pleasure-seeker   Half-n-half Clue