contentious

causing disagreement or debate.

contingent

dependent on something else.

contrived

artificial or overly planned.

cordially

warm and friendly

corroborate

provide evidence for; to back up (a claim)

demarcate

to set boundaries or distinguish.

desultory

lacking a clear plan or enthusiasm.

disconcerting

causing discomfort or confusion.

discretion

the ability to make responsible choices.

disparage

to belittle or speak negatively about.

disparate

essentially different or unconnected.

earnest

serious and sincere.

eclipse

to overshadow or surpass.

epitomizing

perfect example of, representing

eloquent

having refined or expressive communication skills (in speaking or writing)

exacerbate

to make a problem worse.

exactitude

the quality of being precise or accurate.

explicable

able to be explained.

extraneous

unrelated or unnecessary.

expound

present and explain in detail

evince

to make evident

eschew

deliberately avoid using; abstain from

homogeneous

uniform or similar throughout.

impartial

fair and not biased.

imperceptible

very slight or difficult to notice.

inconspicuous

not being easily seen or noticed.