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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WordMeaning
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
spawnto deposit or fertilize spawn
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
untenablenot able to be defended
tangiblecapable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable
bludgeona short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize