1. BLEAK   pale   cheerful   sudden   sharp   prompt   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. CUPIDITY   love   anxiety   generosity   tragedy   hatred   Half-n-half Clue   3. CANDID   secretive   impossible   inexperienced   absorbing   vague   Half-n-half Clue   4. CHIMERICAL   developing   realistic   non-commercial   emerging   monetary   Half-n-half Clue   5. CRYPTIC   futile   difficult   crossword   fanatic   candid   Half-n-half Clue   6. ENHANCE   degrade   improve   gasp   freshen   quieten   Half-n-half Clue   7. AGILITY   temper   swiftness   awkwardness   dusty   warmth   Half-n-half Clue