1. ACQUIRE   contradict   gain possession of   applaud   agree   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. ADVOCATE   combine   collect and arrange   pacify   recommend   Half-n-half Clue   3. COMPROMISE   gain possession of   satisfy desire   unite   settle by making concessions   Half-n-half Clue   4. AGGREGATE   ascribe   shorten   contradict   unite   Half-n-half Clue   5. CAJOLE   shorten   leave in one's will   coax   relieve   Half-n-half Clue   6. BELIE   admit   contradict   satisfy desire   criticize   Half-n-half Clue   7. BEGUILE   delude   collect and arrange   settle by making concessions   admit   Half-n-half Clue