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querulous
adj. whining; complaining

TIP: think "querying" or asking questions
recount
vb. to tell a story
rigor
n. harshness; severity; strict adherence to standards

TIP: "rigor" mortis is when a dead body stiffens
saturate
vb. to wet or soak completely; to totally fill up
scrutinize
vb. to read or look at very closely and carefully
surpass
vb. to be better than; to excel
tentative
adj. hesitant; not definite
thrive
vb. to grow strong; to flourish
tranquility
n. peacefulness; calmness
uniformity
n. sameness; regularity

TIP: School "uniforms" are all the same
vilify
vb. to slander or defame someone's name or reputation

TIP: "vilify the villain"
whimsical
adj. fanciful; changeable