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English III
Unit 10 and 11 Vocabulary
Question | Answer |
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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 |