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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mortify | to subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame |
| devolve | to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another |
| whim | a capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy |
| jaunt | a usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure |
| perigee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth |
| amenities | something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment |
| finicky | extremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards |
| embrace | to clasp in the arms : hug |
| self-indulgence | excessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims |
| whelp | any of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog |