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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omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
genteelhaving an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
mendicantbeggar
truculencethe quality or state of being truculent
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
contagiona contagious disease