| A | B |
|---|
| verified | to establish the truth, accuracy, or reality of |
| eccentric | deviating from conventional conduct; acting in an unusual way |
| appalled | to overcome with shock or dismay |
| purported | reputed, alleged (to have the appearance of being, intending or claiming - something implied or inferred) |
| autopsy | an examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death |
| embalmed | to treat (a dead body), so as to protect from decay |
| cremated | to reduce (as a dead body), to ashes by burning |
| culprit | one who is accused of or guilty of a crime |
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources; characterized by trickery |
| reproachful | an expression, rebuke or disapproval |
| jittery | a sense of panic or extreme nervousness |
| forfeit | something deposited (like money) and then redeemed on payment of a fine (perhaps after making a mistake in a game) |
| jaunty | lively in manner or appearance |
| pompous | having or exhibiting self importance; arrogant |
| resentment | a feeling of displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as wrong, insult or injury |
| indignant | anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy or mean |
| shrewd | mischievous, ominous, or dangerous |
| wafted | to move or go lightly by or as if by the impulse of the wind or waves |
| dialect | a regional variety of language distinguished by features of vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation |
| pension | a fixed sum paid regularly to a person (usually after one retires) |
| stint | to restrain within certain limits (a specific time period) |
| peddling | to travel about with wares (items) to sell |
| wares | manufactured articles, products of art or craft |
| pretentious | making unusually unjustified or excessive claims |
| incriminating | to charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault |
| pool | to combine (as resources) in a common fund or effort |
| divisive | creating disunity or dissension (disagreement and quarelling) |
| oblige | to do a favour for |
| obituary | a notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account |
| transcribed | to make a written copy of in longhand |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold (delicate, intricate design) |
| exquisite | marked by nice discrimination, deep sensitivity, or subtle understanding |
| sentimental | marked by or giverned by feeling, sensibility or emotion |
| transaction | exchange or transfer of goods, services or funds |
| tardy | delayed beyond the expected or proper time |
| defiantly | willingness to contend or fight |
| hors d'oeuvres | any of various savoury foods usually served as appetizers |
| uppity | putting on or marked by airs of superiority |
| jabbering | to talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly |
| appetizer | a food or drink that stimulates the appetite and is usually served before a meal |
| prattle | to utter or make meaningless sounds suggestive of the chatter of a child |
| paternal | of or relating to a father |
| embrace | to clasp in the arms |
| humiliation | to reduce to a lower position in one's own eyes or other's eyes (to embarass) |
| chiding | to voice disapproval of) |
| hobbled | to move along unsteadily or with difficulty (limping along) |
| coiffure | a style or manner of arranging the hair |
| abstention | the art or act of abstaining (to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self denial) |
| grimaced | a facial expression usually of disgust or disapproval |
