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12: Lesson 20
Crime and Wrongdoing
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| misdemeanor | an offense that is less serious than a felony |
| illicit | not permitted by custom or law |
| unscrupulous | without principles |
| exonerate | to free from a charge or to declare blameless |
| ruffian | someone who is tough or rowdy |
| purloin | to steal |
| culpable | blameworthy |
| vile | unpleasant/disgusting |
| extort | to obtain by threats or coercive means |
| incorrigible | incapable of being corrected or reformed |