1. DEVISE   reveal   scorn   invent   dry out   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. DISDAIN   outline   destroy by chemical action   scorn   confuse   Half-n-half Clue   3. DEHYDRATE   forgive   reveal   lose water   weaken   Half-n-half Clue   4. DENOUNCE   disapprove   condemn   disgrace   scorn   Half-n-half Clue   5. CONVERGE   confuse   invent   approach   behave patronizingly   Half-n-half Clue   6. DEPOSE   reveal   disgrace   dethrone   forgive   Half-n-half Clue   7. CORRODE   outline   invent   forgive   destroy by chemical action   Half-n-half Clue