Unit 10

Question 1

Crimin

Answer 1

Latin. Means crime, charge of crime

Question 2

Culp

Answer 2

Latin. Means to blame

Question 3

Onus/ oner

Answer 3

Latin. Means burden or obligation.

Question 4

Prob/ prov

Answer 4

Latin. Means prove good, approve.

Question 5

Decriminalize

Answer 5

Verb. To do away with legal penalties for.

Root: crimin

Question 6

Incriminate

Answer 6

Verb. To reveal guilt or make (someone) appear guilty.
Root: crimin
Syn: implicate
Ant: acquit

Question 7

Recrimination

Answer 7

Noun. An accusation made in reply; a countercharge.
Root: crimin
Syn: rebuke

Question 8

Culpable

Answer 8

Adjective. Deserving blame.
Root: culp
Syn: liable
Ant: blameless

Question 9

Culprit

Answer 9

Noun. One responsible for a crime.
Root: culp
Syn: perpetrator

Question 10

Mea culpa

Answer 10

Interjection. Statement uttered to show personal responsibility for a wrong.
Root: culp

Question 11

Onus

Answer 11

Noun. Burden or obligation.
Root: Onus
Syn: duty

Question 12

Onerous

Answer 12

Adjective. Unpleasant and burdensome.
Root: oner
Syn: demanding
Ant: easy

Question 13

Exonerate

Answer 13

Verb. To prove not guilty.
Root: oner
Syn: acquit
Ant: condemn, convict

Question 14

Approbation

Answer 14

Noun. Praise or approval.
Root: prob
Syn: commendation
Ant: condemnation

Question 15

Reprobate

Answer 15

Noun. A dishonest or immoral person; a scoundrel.
Root: prob
Syn: delinquent

Question 16

Reprove

Answer 16

Verb. To scold or criticize.
Root: prov
Syn: chide
Ant: praise