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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copiousyielding something abundantly
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
bluffhaving a broad flattened front
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
crossa structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
dirgea song or hymn of grief or lamentation
boisterousnoisily turbulent : rowdy
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes