1. sear with caustic or hot iron to prevent infection.   impede   burnish   cauterize   fabricate   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. intercept light or surpass.   eclipse   burgeon   desiccate   corrode   Half-n-half Clue   3. polish by friction or rub to make shiny.   camouflage   granulate   burnish   defoliate   Half-n-half Clue   4. hide or disguise.   dehydrate   camouflage   fabricate   galvanize   Half-n-half Clue   5. build or invent.   impel   encipher   fabricate   authenticate   Half-n-half Clue   6. form into grains.   converge   dissipate   dehydrate   granulate   Half-n-half Clue   7. eat away or wear out.   disseminate   distill   defoliate   erode   Half-n-half Clue