World Literature Unit 10
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jschuchmann on January 17, 2011
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12 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
crimin | ![]() crime, charge of crime |
decriminalize | ![]() to do away with legal penalties S legalize A illegal The group was asking the government to decriminalize the use of marijuana for medical uses. |
incriminate | ![]() to reveal guilt or make appear guilty S implicate A acquit The gun found in your home will incriminate your involvement in this crime. |
culp | to blame |
culpable | deserving blameS liable A blameless I feel you are culpable for the accident since you were texting while driving. |
culprit | ![]() one responsible for a crime S perpetrator A victim I am looking for the culprit behind the prank that destroyed the girl's bathroom. |
onus/oner | ![]() burden |
onus | ![]() burden or obligation S duty A no responsibilities The onus rests on you to prove that you were not at the scene of the crime. |
exonerate | ![]() to prove not guilty S acquit A convict The jury exonerated the defendent of all charges in his court case. |
prob/prov | ![]() prove good, approve |
approbation | ![]() praise or approval S commendation A condemnation I received approbation for my hard work on my English essay. |
reprove | ![]() to scold or criticize S reprimand A praise My parents reproved me for getting two Ds on my report card. |
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