1. IMPUTE   make easier   understand   attribute to someone   grieve   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. INCITE   reverse   make easier   stir up   pay attention to   Half-n-half Clue   3. HAMPER   ridicule   weaken   come between   obstruct   Half-n-half Clue   4. LAMPOON   weaken   put into effect   persuade   ridicule   Half-n-half Clue   5. INVERT   understand   satisfy   reverse   persuade   Half-n-half Clue   6. HEED   pay attention to   satisfy   come between   understand   Half-n-half Clue   7. FATHOM   put into effect   understand   weaken   lose vitality   Half-n-half Clue