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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mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
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enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
amissin a mistaken way : wrongly
vertexthe top of the head
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
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hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered