Unit 10

Question 1

Crimin

Answer 1

Latin

Crime, charge of crime

Question 2

Decriminalize

Answer 2

Verb

To do away with legal penalties for

Question 3

Incriminate

Answer 3

Verb
To reveal guilt or make (someone) appear guilty
Syn: implicate
Ant: acquit

Question 4

Recrimination

Answer 4

Noun
An accusation made in reply; a counter charge
Syn: rebuke

Question 5

Culp

Answer 5

Latin

To blame

Question 6

Culpable

Answer 6

Adjective
Deserving blame
Syn: liable
Ant: blameless

Question 7

Culprit

Answer 7

Noun
One responsible for a crime
Syn: perpetrator

Question 8

Mea culpa

Answer 8

Interjection

Statement uttered to show personal responsibility for a wrong

Question 9

Onus/Oner

Answer 9

Latin

Burden

Question 10

Onus

Answer 10

Noun
Burden or obligation
Syn: duty

Question 11

Onerous

Answer 11

Adjective
Unpleasant and burdensome
Syn: demanding
Ant: easy

Question 12

Exonerate

Answer 12

Verb
To prove not guilty
Syn: acquit
Ant: condemn, convict

Question 13

Prob/Prov

Answer 13

Latin

Prove good, approve

Question 14

Approbation

Answer 14

Noun
Praise or approval
Syn: commendation
Ant: condemnation

Question 15

Reprobate

Answer 15

Noun
A dishonest or immortal person; a scoundrel
Syn: Delinquent

Question 16

Reprove

Answer 16

Verb
To scold or criticize
Syn: chide
Ant: praise