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English III
Unit 10 and 11 Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Decriminalize- | To do away with legal penalties for; legalize; permit |
| Incriminate- | To reveal guilt or make (someone) appear guilty; implicate |
| Recimination- | An accusation made in reply; a counter-charge |
| Culpable- | Deserving blame; liable |
| Culprit- | One responsible for a crime; perpetrator |
| Mea Culprit- | Statement uttered to show personal responsibility for a wrong |
| Onus- | Burden or obligation |
| Onerous- | Unpleasant or burdensome |
| Exonerate- | To plead that one's innocence; prove not guilty; acquit |
| Approbation- | Approval |
| Reprobate- | Scoundrel; immoral or dishonest person |
| Reprove- | To criticize or scold |
| Diffident- | Shy; assertive |
| Fidelity- | Trustworthiness; loyalty |
| Confide- | To entrust with information or secret |
| Fallacy- | A misleading or mistaken idea |
| Fallacious- | Misleading and deceptive |
| Fallible- | Imperfect; capable of being mistaken |
| Credible- | Able to be trusted |
| Credence- | Trust or belief |
| Credulity- | Tendency to believe things too quicly or easily |
| Incredulous- | Unable to believe something; skeptical |
| Dubious- | Uncertain |
| Indubitable- | Certain beyond doubt; absolute |
| Redoubtable- | Worthy of fear or respect; formidable |