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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crochetneedlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle
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cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
parallelismthe quality or state of being parallel
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
resilientcharacterized or marked by resilience: such as
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior