Vocabulary from And Then There Were None:

Curt

Rudely brief way of speech.

Brusque

Rude way of speech/manner.

Abode

A place of residence.

Fraternizing

To associate with someone you are not meant to.

Disparagingly

Showing that you do not respect someone or something unkindly.

Apparition

A ghost-like image of a person.

Sedative

A drug taken for soothing and calming effects.

Bewilderment

The state of feeling puzzled/confused.

Conscientiously

Doing something in a thorough and responsible way.

Indictment

An accusation of a terrible crime.

Vehement

Showing strong, passionate feelings.

Incoherent

Unclear communication.

Preposterous

Contrary to reason/common sense.

Petrified

Extremely terrified.

Subsequently

An event that occurs later.