APCAT - Alberta Police Cognitive Ability Police Vocabulary and Spelling Flashcards
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'Substantiate' most nearly means:
Answer: Provide evidence to support
To substantiate is to back up a claim with proof.
Choose the correctly spelled word:
Answer: Occurrence
Occurrence has double c, double r, and ends in -ence.
A person legally prevented from leaving a place or area because of an investigation is said to be:
Answer: Detained
To detain is to hold someone temporarily, often pending investigation.
Which word is an antonym of 'transparent' when describing a process?
Answer: Obscure
Obscure means hidden or unclear, the opposite of transparent.
Which word best completes: The suspect's alibi was ____ by security footage.
Answer: verified
Verified fits because footage can confirm an alibi.
Which word is spelled incorrectly?
Answer: Authorety
The correct spelling is authority, not authorety.
'Impartial' describes someone who is:
Answer: Treating all sides fairly
Impartial means fair and not favouring either side.
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