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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spasmodicrelating to or affected or characterized by spasm
epistemologistthe study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
demolitionthe act of demolishing
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
harassexhaust