Unit 10 Flashcards
CRIMIN
Latin “crime, charge of crime”
Decriminalize
V. To do away with legal penalties for
Root: CRIMIN
Incriminate
V. To reveal guilt or make (someone) appear guilty
Root: CRIMIN
Syn: implicate
Ant: acquit
Recrimination
N. an accusation made in reply; a countercharge
Root: CRIMIN
Syn: rebuke
CULP
Latin “to blame”
Culpable
Adj. deserving blame
Root: CULP
Syn: liable
Ant: blameless
Culprit
N. one responsible for a crime
Root: CULP
Syn: perpetrator
Mea culpa
Interjection. Statement uttered to show personal responsibility for a wrong
Root: CULP
ONUS/ONER
Latin “burden”
Onus
N. burden or obligation
Root: ONUS
Onerous
Adj. unpleasant and burdensome
Root: ONER
Syn: demanding
Ant: easy
Exonerate
V. To prove not guilty
Root: ONER
Syn: acquit
Ant: condemn, convict
PROB/PROV
Latin “prove good, approve”
Approbation
N. praise or approval
Root: PROB
Syn: commendation
Ant: condemnation
Reprobate
N. a dishonest or immoral person; a scoundrel
Root: PROB
Syn: delinquent