English Unit 10 Flashcards
1
Q
Decriminalize
A
To do away with legal penalties for
2
Q
Incriminate
A
To reveal guilt or make someone appear guilty
3
Q
Recrimination
A
An accusation made in reply; a countercharge
4
Q
Culpable
A
Deserving blame
5
Q
Culprit
A
One responsible for a crime
6
Q
Mea culpa
A
Statement uttered to show personal responsibility for a wrong
7
Q
Onus
A
Burden or obligation
8
Q
Onerous
A
Unpleasant and burdensome
9
Q
Exonerate
A
To prove not guilty
10
Q
Approbation
A
Praise or approval
11
Q
Reprobate
A
A dishonest or immoral person; a scoundrel
12
Q
Reprove
A
To scold or to criticize
13
Q
Prob/prov
A
Prove good, approve
14
Q
Onus/oner
A
Burden
15
Q
Culp
A
To blame
