LAPD Spelling and Vocabulary 3

Question 1

Which spelling is correct for a false statement that damages someone's reputation?

Accepted Answer

defamation

Answer

Defamation is spelled d-e-f-a-m-a-t-i-o-n, meaning the act of damaging someone's good reputation.

Question 2

An incident report describes injuries as 'superficial.' In this context, superficial means:

Accepted Answer

affecting only the surface, not serious

Answer

Superficial injuries are shallow and affect only the surface of the skin, not penetrating deeply.

Question 3

Choose the correctly spelled word: the legal concept of taking someone's property without compensation.

Accepted Answer

confiscation

Answer

Confiscation is spelled c-o-n-f-i-s-c-a-t-i-o-n, from Latin 'fiscus' meaning public treasury.

Question 4

A report notes the suspect had a 'clandestine' meeting. What does clandestine mean?

Accepted Answer

done secretly, especially for illicit reasons

Answer

Clandestine describes something done secretly or covertly, typically for unlawful or unauthorized purposes.

Question 5

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

assailant

Answer

Assailant is spelled a-s-s-a-i-l-a-n-t, meaning a person who physically attacks another.

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