1. pour off leaving sediment behind.   decant   amalgamate   distill   germinate   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. decode an encrypted message or make out.   dehydrate   decipher   compound   compute   Half-n-half Clue   3. form into grains.   granulate   chisel   attenuate   galvanize   Half-n-half Clue   4. slow down.   impede   ignite   disseminate   decelerate   Half-n-half Clue   5. stir up by shock or vitalize suddenly.   galvanize   burgeon   dissipate   impede   Half-n-half Clue   6. remove foliage or leaves.   distill   embed   defoliate   generate   Half-n-half Clue   7. divide into two branches or fork.   disperse   decipher   bifurcate   glaze   Half-n-half Clue