1. SKEPTIC   renewal   thoroughness and accuracy   firm decision   one having doubts   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. SYCOPHANT   deep regret   inclination to silence   flatterer   active strength   Half-n-half Clue   3. RIGOR   relief   violent agitation   sluggishness   thoroughness and accuracy   Half-n-half Clue   4. TENACITY   lack of rehearsal   nervousness   persistence   sameness   Half-n-half Clue   5. RESTRAINT   wise old man   restriction   respect   expert performer   Half-n-half Clue   6. SAGE   wise old man   deep regret   thoroughness and accuracy   one having doubts   Half-n-half Clue   7. SAGACITY   thoroughness and accuracy   wisdom   ingenuity   restriction   Half-n-half Clue