1. AMEND   alter slightly   applaud   relieve   combine   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. ASSUAGE   satisfy desire   relieve   shorten   collect and arrange   Half-n-half Clue   3. BEGUILE   ascribe   satisfy desire   delude   shorten   Half-n-half Clue   4. APPEASE   criticize   pacify   settle by making concessions   agree   Half-n-half Clue   5. CONCEDE   work together   admit   gain possession of   leave in one's will   Half-n-half Clue   6. COMPROMISE   work together   leave in one's will   buttress   settle by making concessions   Half-n-half Clue   7. ABATE   subside   shorten   recommend   relieve   Half-n-half Clue