1. absorb and make uniform.   chisel   disperse   coagulate   assimilate   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. thicken or change from fluid to solid state.   coagulate   galvanize   chisel   accelerate   Half-n-half Clue   3. encode a message.   encipher   burgeon   anneal   dilute   Half-n-half Clue   4. propel or force onward.   impel   encipher   assimilate   agglomerate   Half-n-half Clue   5. make impure by mixing with baser ingredients.   coalesce   decant   disperse   adulterate   Half-n-half Clue   6. combine or mix.   camouflage   burnish   compound   decipher   Half-n-half Clue   7. pour off leaving sediment behind.   adulterate   aggregate   decant   coagulate   Half-n-half Clue