1. express strong disapproval   CONTEND   DEVISE   DISDAIN   DEPLORE   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. behave patronizingly   DERIDE   DEPOSE   CONDESCEND   DENOUNCE   Half-n-half Clue   3. invent   DEVISE   DESICCATE   DELINEATE   DERIDE   Half-n-half Clue   4. dry out   CORRODE   DESICCATE   DEPRECATE   DENOUNCE   Half-n-half Clue   5. condemn   DENOUNCE   DEBILITATE   CURTAIL   CONFOUND   Half-n-half Clue   6. confuse   DEBILITATE   CONDONE   CONFOUND   DEVISE   Half-n-half Clue   7. reveal   DISCREDIT   DISCLOSE   CONDESCEND   CURTAIL   Half-n-half Clue