1. squander or waste away.   dilute   hibernate   dissipate   environ   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. refine or purify.   embed   distill   germinate   contaminate   Half-n-half Clue   3. break up or scatter.   aggregate   compute   disperse   eclipse   Half-n-half Clue   4. spread or scatter (like seeds).   ignite   decant   environ   disseminate   Half-n-half Clue   5. place in surrounding mass.   decelerate   embed   coagulate   caulk   Half-n-half Clue   6. set fire to or kindle.   burgeon   ignite   decant   camouflage   Half-n-half Clue   7. make impure by mixing with baser ingredients.   corrode   adulterate   environ   hibernate   Half-n-half Clue