Unit 10

Question 1

CRIMIN

Answer 1

Latin: crime, charge of crime

Question 2

Decriminalize

Answer 2

V: To do away with legal penalties for
Root: CRIMIN

Question 3

Incriminate

Answer 3

V: To reveal guilt or make (someone) appear guilty
Root: CRIMIN
Syn: Implicate
Ant: Acquit

Question 4

Recrimination

Answer 4

N: An accusation made in reply; a countercharge
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

N: One responsible for a crime
Root :CULP
Syn: Perpetrator

Question 8

Mea Culpa

Answer 8

Intject: Statement uttered to show personal responsibility for a wrong
Root: CULP

Question 9

ONUS/ONER

Answer 9

Latin: burden

Question 10

Onus

Answer 10

N: Burden or obligation
Root: ONUS
Syn: duty

Question 11

Onerous

Answer 11

Adj: Unpleasant
Root: ONER
Syn: Demanding
Ant: Easy

Question 12

Exonerate

Answer 12

V: 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

N: Praise or approval
Root: PROB
syn: Commendation
Ant: Condemnation

Question 15

Reprobate

Answer 15

N: A dishonest or immoral person; a scoundrel
Root: PROB
Syn: Delinquent

Question 16

Reprove

Answer 16

V: To scold or criticize
Root: PROV
Syn: Chide
Ant: Praise