1. granulate   decode an encrypted message or make out.   dry up by removing moisture.   combine or mix.   form into grains.   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. decant   eat away or wear out.   collect into a mass.   waver or vary in an unstable way.   pour off leaving sediment behind.   Half-n-half Clue   3. caulk   seal seams to make watertight.   go off in different directions.   force or thrust out.   eaten into or affected by chemical action.   Half-n-half Clue   4. galvanize   stir up by shock or vitalize suddenly.   increase toughness by gradual heat reduction.   weaken or make slender.   go off in different directions.   Half-n-half Clue   5. compute   divide into two branches or fork.   set fire to or kindle.   surround or enclose.   calculate or reckon.   Half-n-half Clue   6. bifurcate   reduce the concentration or strength.   cause to shoot or sprout.   seal seams to make watertight.   divide into two branches or fork.   Half-n-half Clue   7. erode   set fire to or kindle.   surround or enclose.   spend winter sleeping.   eat away or wear out.   Half-n-half Clue