1. cauterize   decode an encrypted message or make out.   calculate or reckon.   establish validity or prove genuine.   sear with caustic or hot iron to prevent infection.   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. disperse   move faster or speed up.   break up or scatter.   spend winter sleeping.   produce or create.   Half-n-half Clue   3. granulate   decode an encrypted message or make out.   hide or disguise.   refine or purify.   form into grains.   Half-n-half Clue   4. aggregate   force or thrust out.   polish by friction or rub to make shiny.   waver or vary in an unstable way.   collect together or unite.   Half-n-half Clue   5. compute   reduce the concentration or strength.   calculate or reckon.   grow bud or shoot.   force or thrust out.   Half-n-half Clue   6. compound   go off in different directions.   combine or mix.   combine or unite.   stir up by shock or vitalize suddenly.   Half-n-half Clue   7. diverge   encode a message.   hinder or retard.   eat away or wear out.   go off in different directions.   Half-n-half Clue