GRE Word List

CULPRIT

one accused of or charged with a crime

The meaning of the word culprit is one accused of or charged with a crime.

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WordMeaning
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
cordonan ornamental cord or ribbon
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
hardybold