Unit 10 Vocabulary

Question 0

Decriminalize

Answer 0

V. To do away with legal penalties for.

Question 1

CRIMIN

Answer 1

“crime, charge of crime”

Question 2

Incriminate

Answer 2

V. To reveal guilt or make (someone) appear guilty.
Synonym: Implicate
Antonym: Acquit

Question 3

Recrimination

Answer 3

N. An accusation made in reply; a counter-charge.

Synonym: Rebuke

Question 4

CULP

Answer 4

“to blame”

Question 5

Culpable

Answer 5

Adj. Deserving blame
Synonym: Liable
Antonym: Blameless

Question 6

Culprit

Answer 6

N. One responsible for a crime.

Synonym: Perpetrator

Question 7

Mea Culpa

Answer 7

Interjection. Statement uttered to show personal responsibility for a wrong.

Question 8

ONUS/ONER

Answer 8

“burden”

Question 9

Onus

Answer 9

N. Burden or obligation.

Synonym: Duty

Question 10

Onerous

Answer 10

Adj. Unpleasant and burdensome.
Synonym: Demanding
Antonym: Easy

Question 11

Exonerate

Answer 11

V. To prove not guilty.
Synonym: Acquit
Antonym: Condemn, Convict

Question 12

PROB/PROV

Answer 12

“prove good, approve”

Question 13

Approbation

Answer 13

N. Praise or approval.
Synonym: Commendation
Antonym: Condemnation

Question 14

Reprobate

Answer 14

N. A dishonest or immoral person; a scoundrel.

Synonym: Delinquent

Question 15

Reprove

Answer 15

V. To scold or criticize.
Synonym: Chide
Antonym: Praise