unit 10 vocab Flashcards by enya lee

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to do away with legal penalties for

A

decriminalize

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to reveal or make (someone) appear guilty

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incriminate

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an accusation made in reply; a counter charge

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recrimination

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deserving blame

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culpable

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one responsible for a crime

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culprit

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a statement uttered to show personal responsibility for a wrong

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mea culpa

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a burden or obligation

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onus

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unpleasant and burdensome

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onerous

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to prove not guilty

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exonerate

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praise or approval

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approbation

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a dishonest or immoral person; a scoundrel

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reprobate

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to scold or criticize

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reprove

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