1. set fire to or kindle.   camouflage   germinate   disperse   ignite   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. form into grains.   granulate   germinate   fluctuate   authenticate   Half-n-half Clue   3. place in surrounding mass.   emanate   embed   coalesce   encipher   Half-n-half Clue   4. spend winter sleeping.   hibernate   anneal   ignite   decant   Half-n-half Clue   5. sear with caustic or hot iron to prevent infection.   cauterize   disperse   extrude   assimilate   Half-n-half Clue   6. produce or create.   extrude   anneal   corrode   generate   Half-n-half Clue   7. cut with sharp-edged tool; cheat or treat unfairly.   chisel   dehydrate   disseminate   dissipate   Half-n-half Clue