1. ACQUIRE   gain possession of   satisfy desire   subside   buttress   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. COLLABORATE   buttress   gain possession of   work together   recommend   Half-n-half Clue   3. CENSURE   criticize   gain possession of   unite   subside   Half-n-half Clue   4. ASSUAGE   unite   agree   pacify   satisfy desire   Half-n-half Clue   5. ACCLAIM   settle by making concessions   gain possession of   leave in one's will   applaud   Half-n-half Clue   6. BOLSTER   agree   have an ambition   relieve   buttress   Half-n-half Clue   7. CAJOLE   collect and arrange   alter slightly   coax   subside   Half-n-half Clue