1. refine or purify.   dissipate   hibernate   distill   amalgamate   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. propel or force onward.   generate   environ   impel   camouflage   Half-n-half Clue   3. cut with sharp-edged tool; cheat or treat unfairly.   galvanize   chisel   adulterate   impede   Half-n-half Clue   4. approach or tend to come together.   anneal   converge   desiccate   galvanize   Half-n-half Clue   5. hinder or retard.   impede   decant   environ   contaminate   Half-n-half Clue   6. surround or enclose.   defoliate   diverge   environ   hibernate   Half-n-half Clue   7. issue or originate from.   encipher   emanate   aggregate   fluctuate   Half-n-half Clue