Unit 10 Words Flashcards
What does CRIMIN mean?
Crime, charge of crime
What does the word “Decriminalize” mean?
POS
To do away with legal penalties for
POS - Verb
What does the word “Incriminate” mean?
Syn.
Ant.
POS
To reveal guilt or make (someone) appear guilty
Syn. Implicate
Ant. Acquit
POS - Verb
What does the word “Recrimination” mean?
Syn.
POS
An accusation made in reply; a counter-charge
Syn. Rebuke
POS - Noun
What does CULP mean?
To blame
What does the word “Culpable” mean?
Syn.
Ant.
POS
Deserving blame
Syn. Liable
Ant. Blameless
POS - Adj.
What does the word “Culprit” mean?
Syn.
POS
One responsible for a crime
Syn. Perpetrator
POS - Noun
What does the word “Mea Culpa” mean?
Interjection. Statement uttered to show personal responsibility for a wrong.
What does ONUS/ONER mean?
Burden
What does the word “Onus” mean?
Syn.
POS
Burden or obligation
Syn. Duty
POS - Noun
What does the word “Onerous”
Syn.
Ant.
POS
Unpleasant and burdensome
Syn. Demanding
Ant. Easy
POS - Adj.
What does the word “Exonerate” mean?
Syn.
Ant.
POS
To prove not guilty
Syn. Acquit
Ant. Condemn, Convict
POS - Verb
What does PROB/PROV mean?
Prove good, approve
What does the word “Approbation” mean?
Syn.
Ant.
POS
Praise or approval
Syn. Commendation
Ant. Condemnation
POS - Noun
What does the word “Reprobate” mean?
Syn.
POS
A dishonest or immoral person. Scoundrel
Syn. Delinquent
POS - Tell
