Vocabulary #3

coherent- of an argument, theory, or policy logical and consistent.
belabor- argue or elaborate a subject in excessive detail.
eschew- deliberately avoid using
acquisitive- excessively interested in acquiring money or material things.
emulate- match or surpass 
banal- lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring
excoriation- is a harsh criticism
congeal- solidify or coagulate, especially by cooling
carping- difficult to please, critical
substantiate- provide evidence to support or prove the truth of
temporize- avoid making a decision or committing oneself in order to gain time.
largesse- generosity
tenable- able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
insatiable- impossible to satisfy
reconnaissance- military observation of a region to locate an enemy or ascertain strategic features
germane- relevant to a subject under consideration
ramify- form branches or offshoots; spread or branch out.
intransigent- unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.
taciturn- reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.