1. BLIGHTED   not self-indulgent   soothing   suffering from disease   out-of-date   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. ARABLE   formless   self-governing   unclear   suitable for growing crops   Half-n-half Clue   3. ARID   dry   not encouraging   fit for informal speech   brief   Half-n-half Clue   4. AUTHORITARIAN   hard-working   including much or all   favoring complete obedience   brief   Half-n-half Clue   5. BLEAK   clear and coherent   nameless   not encouraging   dry   Half-n-half Clue   6. ARTICULATE   self-governing   antiquated   soothing   clear and coherent   Half-n-half Clue   7. CARPING   finding fault   provisional   soothing   favoring complete obedience   Half-n-half Clue