a person guilty of a crime or offense
culprit
paucity
smallness of number or amount; scarcity
the parts just before and just after a passage that help determine its meaning
context
I __________ you to reconsider your decision before it is too late.
implore
to decide by reasoning
deduce
wealthy; rich
affluent
impunity
exception from the usual punishment
anything that slows or blocks progress
impediment
We waited until after our parents went to sleep to have our __________ meeting about their surprise party.
clandestine
feeling intense dislike or disgust for someone or something; abhor
loathe
bold, fearless, brave
intrepid
euphemism
a word or phrase substituted for a more offensive one
to make afraid as with threats
intimidate
Today's lecture seems __________. Will that teacher never stop talking?
interminable
courteous and gallant, especially towards women
chivalrous
hostile and aggressive
belligerent
panacea
a supposed remedy for all illnesses
having no flaws; perfect
impeccable
She tried to __________ the tense situation by offering everyone cupcakes.
mitigate
having a very bad reputation
infamous
a severe or formal rebuke
reprimand
voracious
greedy in eating; ravenous
existing everywhere
ubiquitous
My dog is an unapologetic __________; she distrusts all men.
misandrist
anything that clears someone or something of guilt or blame
exculpatory