1. assimilate   cause to shoot or sprout.   absorb and make uniform.   encode a message.   intercept light or surpass.   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. dilute   infect or pollute.   remove water from something.   cause to shoot or sprout.   reduce the concentration or strength.   Half-n-half Clue   3. anneal   increase toughness by gradual heat reduction.   spend winter sleeping.   remove foliage or leaves.   weaken or make slender.   Half-n-half Clue   4. bifurcate   reduce the concentration or strength.   divide into two branches or fork.   sear with caustic or hot iron to prevent infection.   intercept light or surpass.   Half-n-half Clue   5. hibernate   dry up by removing moisture.   place in surrounding mass.   spend winter sleeping.   force or thrust out.   Half-n-half Clue   6. attenuate   collect together or unite.   weaken or make slender.   propel or force onward.   eat away or wear out.   Half-n-half Clue   7. accelerate   thicken or change from fluid to solid state.   grow bud or shoot.   seal seams to make watertight.   move faster or speed up.   Half-n-half Clue