1. INVERT   reverse   deny   lose vitality   come between   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. HAMPER   satisfy   obstruct   lose vitality   influence by frightening   Half-n-half Clue   3. LINGER   weaken   stay for long time   put into effect   come between   Half-n-half Clue   4. HEED   pay attention to   stir up   weaken   understand   Half-n-half Clue   5. INDUCE   make easier   ridicule   become weak or speak hesitantly   persuade   Half-n-half Clue   6. GRATIFY   ridicule   deny   lose vitality   satisfy   Half-n-half Clue   7. IMPAIR   weaken   reverse   make easier   understand   Half-n-half Clue