1. produce or create.   anneal   extrude   generate   compute   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. calculate or reckon.   adulterate   hibernate   compute   accelerate   Half-n-half Clue   3. set fire to or kindle.   hibernate   ignite   encipher   bifurcate   Half-n-half Clue   4. remove water from something.   authenticate   coagulate   dehydrate   embed   Half-n-half Clue   5. establish validity or prove genuine.   desiccate   bifurcate   erode   authenticate   Half-n-half Clue   6. absorb and make uniform.   assimilate   impede   coalesce   environ   Half-n-half Clue   7. dry up by removing moisture.   impede   anneal   converge   desiccate   Half-n-half Clue