Book 4 Vocab unit 10 Flashcards
1
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(v.) To do away with legal penalties for
A
Decriminalize
2
Q
(v.) To reveal guilt or make (someone) appear guilty
A
Incriminate
3
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(n.) An accusation made in reply, a countercharge
A
Recrimination
4
Q
(adj.) Deserving blame
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Culpable
5
Q
(n.) One responsible for a crime
A
Culprit
6
Q
(interjection) Statement uttered to show personal responsibility for a wrong
A
Mea Culpa
7
Q
(n.) Burden or Obligation
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Onus
8
Q
(adj.) Unpleasant and burdensome
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Onerous
9
Q
(v.) To prove not guilty
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Exonerate
10
Q
(n.) Praise or approval
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Approbation
11
Q
(n.) A dishonest or immoral person; scoundrel
A
Reprobate
12
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(v.) To scold or criticize
A
Reprove
