1. IMPLEMENT   ridicule   put into effect   stay for long time   reverse   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. INDUCE   deny   hinder   persuade   attribute to someone   Half-n-half Clue   3. FATHOM   understand   put into effect   lose vitality   influence by frightening   Half-n-half Clue   4. HAMPER   ridicule   obstruct   become weak or speak hesitantly   hinder   Half-n-half Clue   5. IMPEDE   hinder   deny   satisfy   make easier   Half-n-half Clue   6. IMPAIR   obstruct   weaken   make easier   stir up   Half-n-half Clue   7. INDICT   accuse   weaken   come between   deny   Half-n-half Clue