1) Try to equal (7) E _ _ _ _ _ E
2) Flat vessel (4) B _ _ _
3) Put down roots (6) _ E _ _ _ E
4) Put up opposition (6) RE S IST (I Think)
5) Standing (6) P OSTURE (Suggested)
RESIST (3rd letter 'S' does not align with POSTURE (1st letter 'P')
6) Move rapidly upwards and away (6) ROCKET
7) Scots tribe (4) CELT (or) CLAN (suggested)
But CLAN (3rd letter 'A' does not align with POSTURE (3rd letter 'S')