Unit 10 Flashcards

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CRIMIN

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Latin: crime, charge of crime

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Decriminalize

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V: To do away with legal penalties for
Root: CRIMIN

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Incriminate

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V: To reveal guilt or make (someone) appear guilty
Root: CRIMIN
Syn: Implicate
Ant: Acquit

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Recrimination

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N: An accusation made in reply; a countercharge
Root: CRIMIN
Syn: Rebuke

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CULP

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Latin: to blame

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Culpable

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Adj: Deserving blame
Root: CULP
Syn: Liable
Ant: Blameless

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Culprit

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N: One responsible for a crime
Root :CULP
Syn: Perpetrator

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Mea Culpa

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Intject: Statement uttered to show personal responsibility for a wrong
Root: CULP

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ONUS/ONER

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Latin: burden

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Onus

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N: Burden or obligation
Root: ONUS
Syn: duty

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Onerous

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Adj: Unpleasant
Root: ONER
Syn: Demanding
Ant: Easy

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Exonerate

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V: To prove not guilty
Root: ONER
Syn: Acquit
Ant: Condemn, convict

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PROB/PROV

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Latin: Prove good, approve

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Approbation

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N: Praise or approval
Root: PROB
syn: Commendation
Ant: Condemnation

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Reprobate

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N: A dishonest or immoral person; a scoundrel
Root: PROB
Syn: Delinquent

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Reprove

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V: To scold or criticize
Root: PROV
Syn: Chide
Ant: Praise