Vocabulary Unit 10 Flashcards
What is the meaning of the word Decriminalize? and what is its synonym and antonym?
To do away with legal penalties for
What is the meaning of the root CRIMIN? And what is its origin?
Crime, charge of crime/Latin
What is the meaning of the word Incriminate? and what is its synonym and antonym?
To reveal guilt or to make (someone) appear guilty/ implicate/ acquit
What is the meaning of the word Recrimination? and what is its synonym and antonym?
An accusation made in reply, a counter-charge/ rebuke
What is the meaning of the root CULP? And what is its origin?
To blame/Latin
What is the meaning of the word Culpable? and what is its synonym and antonym?
Deserving blame/ liable/ blameless
What is the meaning of the word Culbrit? and what is its synonym and antonym?
One responsible for a crime/ perpetrator
What is the meaning of the word Mea culpa? and what is its synonym and antonym?
My fault
What is the meaning of the root ONUS/ONER? And what is its origin?
Burden/Latin
What is the meaning of the word Onus? and what is its synonym and antonym?
Burden or obligation/ duty
What is the meaning of the word Onerous? and what is its synonym and antonym?
Unpleasant and burdensome/ demanding/ easy
What is the meaning of the word Exonerate? and what is its synonym and antonym?
To prove not guilty/ acquit/ condemn, convict
What is the meaning of the root PROB/PROV? And what is its origin?
Prove good, approve/Latin
What is the meaning of the word Approbation? and what is its synonym and antonym?
Praise or approval/ commendation/ condemnation
What is the meaning of the word Reprobate? and what is its synonym and antonym?
A dishonest or immoral person, a scoundrel/ delinquent
