Westing Game Vocab Ch 6-10

Front

unconventional and slightly strange

Back

eccentric

Front

Claimed as true, but likely false

Back

purported

Front

Examination of a corpse to determine cause of death

Back

autopsy

Front

To treat a corpse with preservatives to prevent decay.

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embalmed

Front

Reduce a body to ashes by fire

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cremated

Front

One responsible for a crime

Back

culprit

Front

Evil; dishonest; to break away from honesty

Back

corrupt

Front

Deep respect for someone or something

Back

Reverence

Front

Overly self-important in speech and manner

Back

pompous

Front

Buoyant, self-confident; brisk and crisp.

Back

jaunty