Multiple choice softskills leadership culprit in essence put through a sieve to separate fine from coarse particles one guilty of a crime manly Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation A culprit is a person who has committed a crime or offense - someone guilty of wrongdoing. 'In essence' means fundamentally or basically. 'Put through a sieve' is to sift or strain. 'Manly' describes masculine characteristics.