1. ACCLAIM   criticize   combine   applaud   subside   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. ABRIDGE   delude   ascribe   shorten   criticize   Half-n-half Clue   3. ATTRIBUTE   combine   relieve   shorten   ascribe   Half-n-half Clue   4. ALLEVIATE   unite   pacify   buttress   relieve   Half-n-half Clue   5. AMEND   alter slightly   settle by making concessions   delude   pacify   Half-n-half Clue   6. BOLSTER   coax   criticize   buttress   work together   Half-n-half Clue   7. AGGREGATE   applaud   unite   gain possession of   alter slightly   Half-n-half Clue