Word of the Day: Accomplice

Word of the Day: Accomplice

Pronunciation:  /əˈkʌm.plɪs/

 Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning 

A person who helps another commit a crime or wrongdoing 

Example 

“The thief escaped, but his accomplice was caught by the police.” 

Mnemonic:

Mnemonic:

A company (accom-) + help = Accomplice (someone who helps in wrongdoing)

Think of

“The thief escaped, but his accomplice was caught by the police.”

Fill in the blank: “The robbers and their ______ fled before dawn.” A) neighbor B) accomplice C) detective D) teacher Answer: B) accomplice

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