1. sear with caustic or hot iron to prevent infection.   extrude   cauterize   compound   desiccate   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. form into grains.   caulk   granulate   coalesce   extrude   Half-n-half Clue   3. pour off leaving sediment behind.   decant   environ   hibernate   dilute   Half-n-half Clue   4. reduce the concentration or strength.   diverge   compound   ignite   dilute   Half-n-half Clue   5. remove water from something.   dehydrate   germinate   anneal   generate   Half-n-half Clue   6. squander or waste away.   cauterize   dissipate   accelerate   fabricate   Half-n-half Clue   7. cut with sharp-edged tool; cheat or treat unfairly.   desiccate   chisel   dehydrate   bifurcate   Half-n-half Clue