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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figurea number symbol : numeral
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
tertiaryof third rank, importance, or value
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate