1. mode of formation or origin.   apothecary   eddy   centrifuge   genesis   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. swirling motion of water or air.   delirium   converse   anemia   eddy   Half-n-half Clue   3. opening or gap.   degradation   cerebration   aperture   decomposition   Half-n-half Clue   4. mold or device for stamping.   foliage   die   assumption   anesthetic   Half-n-half Clue   5. ability of system to maintain stability.   homeostasis   chisel   fusion   catalyst   Half-n-half Clue   6. mixture of things sticking together in a mass.   homeostasis   diminution   conglomeration   aperture   Half-n-half Clue   7. drug that reduces pain.   anodyne   anemia   aureole   fauna   Half-n-half Clue