1. APPEASE   criticize   applaud   turn away   pacify   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. COLLABORATE   recommend   collect and arrange   have an ambition   work together   Half-n-half Clue   3. ACQUIESCE   agree   combine   admit   turn away   Half-n-half Clue   4. ALLEVIATE   recommend   settle by making concessions   delude   relieve   Half-n-half Clue   5. COMPILE   collect and arrange   work together   pacify   subside   Half-n-half Clue   6. AMEND   subside   coax   shorten   alter slightly   Half-n-half Clue   7. ASSUAGE   satisfy desire   ascribe   contradict   alter slightly   Half-n-half Clue