Chapter 10 Flashcards
What is the definition?
Decriminalize
CRIMIN
to do away with legal penalties
v.
“Many countries are still fighting to decriminalize gay marrige”
What is the definition?
Incriminate
CRIMIN
to reveal guilt or make someone appear guilty
v.
“Luckily, there were no incriminating evidence”
What is the definition?
Recriminate
CRIMIN
an accusation made in reply; a counter charge
n.
“I made recriminations against Bob when he tried to accuse me of eating the cookie”
What is the definition?
Culpable
CULP
deserving blame
adj.
“The cat was culpable for stealing the fish”
What is the definition?
Culprit
CULP
one responsible for a crime
n.
“It turns out, the culprit whom had stolen the fish was a cat”
What is the definition?
Mea Culpa
CULP
a statement uttered to show personal responsibility for a wrong
int.
“The influancer’s Mea Culpa was not accepted by the public”
What is the definition?
Onus
ONUS; ONER
a burden or obligation
n.
“The onus was all placed on me because I was the only one who could draw”
What is the definition?
Onerous
ONUS; ONER
unpleasant and burdensome
adj.
“It was an onerous project because I had to do all the work myself”
What is the definition?
Exonerate
ONUS; ONER
to prove not guilty
v.
“The man was exonerated of his crimes.”
What is the definition?
Approbation
PROB; PROV
praise or approve
n.
“The presentation won the teacher’s approbation.”
What is the definition?
Reprobate
PROB; PROV
a dishonest or immoral person; a scoundrel
n.
“Azkaban was a prison for the deadliest criminals and reprobates.”
What is the definition?
Reprove
PROB; PROV
to scold or criticize
v.
“Mom reproved my little brother for drawing on the walls.”
What is the meaning?
CRIMIN
Root Word
crime; in charge or crime
Latin
“Decriminalize, Incriminate, Recrimination”
What is the meaning?
CULP
Root Word
to blame
Latin
“Culpable, Culprit, Mea Culpa”
What is the meaning?
ONUS, ONER
Root Word
burden
Latin
“Onus, Onerous, Exonerate”
