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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festerto generate pus
effeminatehaving feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence