1. spread or scatter (like seeds).   attenuate   disseminate   fluctuate   emanate   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. intercept light or surpass.   impede   dehydrate   eclipse   burgeon   Half-n-half Clue   3. thicken or change from fluid to solid state.   fabricate   cauterize   coagulate   impel   Half-n-half Clue   4. hinder or retard.   distill   embed   impede   bifurcate   Half-n-half Clue   5. combine or unite.   glaze   authenticate   amalgamate   burgeon   Half-n-half Clue   6. eaten into or affected by chemical action.   converge   decant   corrode   desiccate   Half-n-half Clue   7. pour off leaving sediment behind.   dehydrate   cauterize   disperse   decant   Half-n-half Clue