Complicity
partnership in wrongdoing
Proceeding on the premise that the broker was guilty of COMPLICITY in the swindle(fraud), the detective followed him surreptitiously
Liquidation
disposal of, killing
After the LIQUIDATION of the gang leader, a mammoth conflict arose among his ambitious lieutenants who aspired the be boss.
Accomplice
an associate in crime
Although he was judged as a minor ACCOMPLICE the driver had actually played an integral part in planning the crime.
Recant
withdraw previous statements
When the clergyman refused to RECANT, his superiors were so nettled that they relegated him to an isolated parish in ALASKA.
Culpable
deserving blame
Once the incontrovertible evidence was offered, the servant was held CULPABLE in the theft of the jewels.
Abrogate
abolish officially, completely get rid-of
The wealthy uncle decided to ABROGATE his INANE nephew’s sinecure.
Alleged
reported, supposed
It is symptomatic of newspapers that an ALLEGED criminal is regarded in print as guilty.
Access
admittance
Once the druggist had been duped into opening the store, the addict gained ACCESS to the pep pills.
Invalidate
to make no longer valid, to deprive of legal force, to void
The general was sure to INVALIDATE the court-martial’s once he learned of the flagrant bias of presiding officer.
Preclude
prevent, never happens
The manager was distraught when he realized that the slugger’s sickness would PRECLUDE a World Series victory.
Persevere
persist
Landmark (adjective)
historic, turning point of period
Extrinsic
foreign, coming from outside
Declaim
speak loudly
Fetter
to hamper, hinder
Paragon
model of excellence
Nomadic
wandering
Asperity
harshness of temper
Epithet
descriptive name
Contriversial
debatable
Intrinsic
coming from within
