1. ATTRIBUTE   shorten   ascribe   settle by making concessions   criticize   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. AVERT   subside   turn away   have an ambition   relieve   Half-n-half Clue   3. CAJOLE   turn away   coax   applaud   gain possession of   Half-n-half Clue   4. BEGUILE   subside   combine   delude   agree   Half-n-half Clue   5. ACCLAIM   gain possession of   applaud   ascribe   alter slightly   Half-n-half Clue   6. COALESCE   combine   recommend   applaud   delude   Half-n-half Clue   7. COMPROMISE   have an ambition   shorten   collect and arrange   settle by making concessions   Half-n-half Clue