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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inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
euphoriaa feeling of well-being or elation