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

WordMeaning
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
cremateto subject to cremation
chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
licensepermission to act
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
fallibleliable to be erroneous