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 |
|---|---|
| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |
| seasonable | suitable to the season or circumstances : timely |
| abscission | the act or process of cutting off : removal |
| outlaw | a person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law |
| bowdlerize | to expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| juridical | of or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge |
| dowdy | not neat or becoming in appearance : shabby |
| comeuppance | a deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts |
| parched | deprived of natural moisture |