1. decrease in size or strength.   wane   imply   splice   truncate   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. introduce into a larger body or unite.   incorporate   manipulate   polarize   interpolate   Half-n-half Clue   3. handle or control craftily.   probe   manipulate   validate   masticate   Half-n-half Clue   4. fix using fusible alloy.   masticate   implode   weather   solder   Half-n-half Clue   5. mean or insinuate.   invert   spawn   steep   imply   Half-n-half Clue   6. conclude or deduce.   initiate   incubate   infer   spawn   Half-n-half Clue   7. split into two opposite groups.   pulverize   spawn   smelt   polarize   Half-n-half Clue