1. sublimate   divide into parts.   isolate to prevent spread of infection.   convert by heat to vapor and then solidify; purify.   make invalid or weaken.   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. perturb   express or pour forth.   disturb or agitate.   make valid or confirm.   increase in size or strength.   Half-n-half Clue   3. weather   burst inwards.   hinder or prevent.   wet completely or soak with.   endure effects of atmosphere or forces.   Half-n-half Clue   4. sap   harden into bone or become rigid.   exhaust vigor of or undermine.   put into effect.   interject or insert between.   Half-n-half Clue   5. manipulate   harden into bone or become rigid.   collide with or dash against.   handle or control craftily.   introduce into a larger body or unite.   Half-n-half Clue   6. splice   pierce or make hole(s) in.   unite by intertwining.   cut the tip off.   introduce into a larger body or unite.   Half-n-half Clue   7. imply   mean or insinuate.   convert into vapor.   hinder or prevent.   conclude or deduce.   Half-n-half Clue