Culpable
Meaning: Deserving blame; responsible for a fault or wrong.
Example
- The investigation found him culpable for the accident.
Practice question
Which choice best matches the meaning of “culpable”?
Answer: A) Deserving blame; responsible for a fault or wrong.
“Culpable” means: Deserving blame; responsible for a fault or wrong.
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