Question: HARP ON the same point again and again

Answer: belabor

Question: the GRASPING real estate developer

Answer: acquistive

Question: tried to USURP control of the finances

Answer: arrogate

Question: tends to HEDGE when confronted by direct questions

Answer: temporize

Question: the puppy’s VORACIOUS hunger

Answer: insatiable

Question: led the SCOUTING EXPEDITION into the jungle

Answer: reconnaissance

Question: was thanked for her MUNIFICENCE

Answer: largesse

Question: could not VERIFY the alibi

Answer: substantiate

Question: received a well-deserved COMMENDATION

Answer: ecomium

Question: blood that does not COAGULATE

Answer: congeal