1. HAMPER   obstruct   stay for long time   deny   attribute to someone   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. LANGUISH   lose vitality   obstruct   make easier   put into effect   Half-n-half Clue   3. GAINSAY   pay attention to   deny   stay for long time   stir up   Half-n-half Clue   4. INDUCE   satisfy   persuade   weaken   ridicule   Half-n-half Clue   5. HEED   reverse   stir up   pay attention to   understand   Half-n-half Clue   6. IMPAIR   understand   reverse   stir up   weaken   Half-n-half Clue   7. IMPEDE   become weak or speak hesitantly   grieve   hinder   stir up   Half-n-half Clue