1. ossify   make valid or confirm.   harden into bone or become rigid.   melt ores for extraction of metal.   make invalid or weaken.   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. infer   lay down as basis or truth.   crush to powder or dust; demolish.   conclude or deduce.   swing like a pendulum or waver.   Half-n-half Clue   3. sublimate   hinder or prevent.   cut the tip off.   convert by heat to vapor and then solidify; purify.   melt ores for extraction of metal.   Half-n-half Clue   4. vent   reform or breathe more life into.   crush to powder or dust; demolish.   express or pour forth.   interject or insert between.   Half-n-half Clue   5. secrete   isolate to prevent spread of infection.   express or pour forth.   release special substance or hide away.   interject or insert between.   Half-n-half Clue   6. wane   chew repeatedly or meditate upon.   decrease in size or strength.   wet completely or soak with.   make valid or confirm.   Half-n-half Clue   7. partition   chew repeatedly or meditate upon.   endure effects of atmosphere or forces.   disturb or agitate.   divide into parts.   Half-n-half Clue