1. combine or unite.   emanate   amalgamate   attenuate   adulterate   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. dry up by removing moisture.   caulk   glaze   desiccate   authenticate   Half-n-half Clue   3. hide or disguise.   galvanize   cauterize   camouflage   adulterate   Half-n-half Clue   4. cover with shiny glassy substance.   desiccate   glaze   agglomerate   distill   Half-n-half Clue   5. polish by friction or rub to make shiny.   granulate   dilute   burnish   dissipate   Half-n-half Clue   6. seal seams to make watertight.   decipher   distill   caulk   dissipate   Half-n-half Clue   7. spend winter sleeping.   disseminate   erode   eclipse   hibernate   Half-n-half Clue