English Vocab 4

Question 0

Absolution

Answer 0

n. 1. An absolving or clearing from blame or guilt. 2. A formal declaration of forgiveness; redemption.

Question 1

Abscond

Answer 1

v. To run away secretly and hide, often in order to avoid arrest or prosecution.

Question 2

Bilk

Answer 2

v. To deceive or defraud; to swindle or cheat, especially to evade paying one’s debts.

Question 3

Castigate

Answer 3

v. To inflict a severe punishment on; to chastise severely.

Question 4

Chastise

Answer 4

v. To punish severely; to criticize harshly, rebuke.

Question 5

Collusion

Answer 5

n. A secret agreement between two or more people for a deceitful or fraudulent purpose; conspiracy.

Question 6

Enormity

Answer 6

n. 1. Excessive wickedness. 2. A monstrous offense or evil act; atrocity.

Question 7

Exculpate

Answer 7

v. To free from blame, to clear from a charge of guilt.

Question 8

Malfeasance

Answer 8

n. Misconduct or wrongdoing, especially by a public official; improper professional conduct.

Question 9

Miscreant

Answer 9

n. A villain, criminal; evil person.

Question 10

Peccadillo

Answer 10

n. A trivial offense; a small sin or fault.

Question 11

Perjury

Answer 11

n. The deliberate willful giving of false, misleading, or incomplete testimony while under oath.

Question 12

Purloin

Answer 12

v. To steal.

Question 13

Recalcitrant

Answer 13

adj. disobedient, unruly; refusing to obey authority.

Question 14

Recidivism

Answer 14

n. A relapse or backslide, especially into antisocial or criminal behavior after conviction and punishment.

Question 15

Reprehensible

Answer 15

adj. deserving rebuke or censure.

Question 16

Reprieve

Answer 16

n. 1. Postponement or cancellation of punishment, especially of the death sentence. 2. Temporary relief from danger or discomfort.

Question 17

Tribunal

Answer 17

n. A court of justice.

Question 18

Turpitude

Answer 18

n. 1. Wickedness. 2. A corrupt or depraved act.

Question 19

Venal

Answer 19

adj. easily bribed or corrupted; unprincipled.