Unit 10

Question 1

Crimin

Answer 1

Latin. Crime or charge of crime.

Question 2

Decriminalize

Answer 2

Verb. To do away with legal penalties for.

Root: crimin

Question 3

Incriminate

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Recrimination

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Culp

Answer 5

Latin. To blame.

Question 6

Culpable

Answer 6

Adj. deserving blame.
Root: culp
Syn: liable
Ant: blameless

Question 7

Culprit

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Mea Culpa

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Ones/Oner

Answer 9

Latin. Burden.

Question 10

Onus

Answer 10

Noun. Burden or obligation.

Question 11

Onerous

Answer 11

Adj. unpleasant and burdensome.
Root: Oner
Syn: demanding
Ant: easy

Question 12

Exonerate

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Prob/Prov

Answer 13

Latin. Prove good, approve.

Question 14

Approbation

Answer 14

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