1. AMEND   alter slightly   buttress   combine   subside   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. ABATE   criticize   subside   pacify   gain possession of   Half-n-half Clue   3. ACCLAIM   collect and arrange   coax   criticize   applaud   Half-n-half Clue   4. APPEASE   subside   pacify   settle by making concessions   contradict   Half-n-half Clue   5. COLLABORATE   agree   work together   alter slightly   shorten   Half-n-half Clue   6. ASPIRE   contradict   have an ambition   agree   pacify   Half-n-half Clue   7. COALESCE   pacify   admit   contradict   combine   Half-n-half Clue