1. collect into a mass.   encipher   compound   germinate   agglomerate   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. hinder or retard.   decipher   hibernate   decelerate   impede   Half-n-half Clue   3. place in surrounding mass.   embed   erode   anneal   eclipse   Half-n-half Clue   4. decode an encrypted message or make out.   decipher   attenuate   distill   diverge   Half-n-half Clue   5. polish by friction or rub to make shiny.   disseminate   adulterate   anneal   burnish   Half-n-half Clue   6. remove foliage or leaves.   aggregate   encipher   bifurcate   defoliate   Half-n-half Clue   7. cover with shiny glassy substance.   bifurcate   coalesce   amalgamate   glaze   Half-n-half Clue