Unit 10

Question 1

Crimin

Answer 1

Latin: means “crime, charge of crime”

Question 2

Decriminalize

Answer 2

V. To do away with legal penalties for

Question 3

Incriminate

Answer 3

V. To reveal guilt or make appear guilty
Syn:Implicate
Ant:Acquit

Question 4

Recrimination

Answer 4

N. an accusation made in reply; a counter-charge

Syn:rebuke

Question 5

Culp

Answer 5

Latin: means “to blame”

Question 6

Culpable

Answer 6

Adj. deserving blame
Syn:Liable
Ant:Blameless

Question 7

Culprit

Answer 7

N. One responsible for crime

Syn:Perpetrator

Question 8

Mea Culpa

Answer 8

Interjection. Statement uttered to show personal responsibility for a wrong

Question 9

Onus/Oner

Answer 9

Latin: means “burden”

Question 10

Onus

Answer 10

N. Burden or obligation

Sn:Duty

Question 11

Onerous

Answer 11

Adj. Unpleasant and burdensome
Syn:Demanding
Ant:Easy

Question 12

Exonerate

Answer 12

V. To prove not guilty
Syn:Acquit
Ant:Condemn, Convict

Question 13

Prob/Prov

Answer 13

Latin: means”prove good, approve”

Question 14

Approbation

Answer 14

N. Praise or approval
Syn:Commendation
Ant:Condemnation

Question 15

Reprobate

Answer 15

N. A dishonest or immoral person; a scoundrel

Syn:Delinquent

Question 16

Reprove

Answer 16

V. To scold or criticize
Syn:Chide
Ant:Praise