1. pierce or make hole(s) in.   probe   perforate   inhibit   invert   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. examine carefully or explore with instruments.   manipulate   probe   smelt   transpire   Half-n-half Clue   3. convert by heat to vapor and then solidify; purify.   weather   sublimate   regenerate   incorporate   Half-n-half Clue   4. hypnotize.   mesmerize   purge   pulverize   regenerate   Half-n-half Clue   5. multiply and spread.   propagate   oscillate   interpolate   inhibit   Half-n-half Clue   6. unite by intertwining.   initiate   propagate   probe   splice   Half-n-half Clue   7. remove unwanted stuff; purify or cleanse.   incubate   reverberate   purge   ossify   Half-n-half Clue