Unit 10 Vocab Flashcards by Bridget B | Brainscape

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crimin

A

crime, charge of crime

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decriminalize (v)

A

to do away with legal penalties for

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incriminate (v)

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to reveal guilt or make (someone) appear guilty

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recrimination (n)

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an accusation made in reply

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culp

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to blame

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culpable (adj.)

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deserving blame

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culprit (n)

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one responsible for a crime

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mea culpa (interjection)

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statement uttered to show personal responsibility for a wrong

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onus, oner

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burden

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onus (n)

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burden or obligation

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onerous (adj)

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unpleasant

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exonerate (v)

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to prove not guilty

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prob, prov

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to prove good, approve

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approbation (n)

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praise or approval

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reprobate (n)

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a dishonest or immoral person; a scoundrel

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reprove (v)

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to scold or criticize