PELLET B Writing Ability: Vocabulary 3

Question 1

'The detective presented ______ evidence linking the suspect to three separate incidents.' Choose the best word.

Accepted Answer

Compelling

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Circumstantial

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Tangential

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Corroborating

Question 2

What does 'adjudicate' mean?

Accepted Answer

To make a formal judgment on a matter

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To investigate thoroughly

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To arrest a suspect

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To file charges

Question 3

'The officer's report was ______ and included all relevant details.' Select the correct word.

Accepted Answer

Thorough

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Abbreviated

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Ambiguous

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Superficial

Question 4

Which word means 'previous criminal convictions'?

Accepted Answer

Priors

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Allegations

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Acquittals

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Dispositions

Question 5

Best replacement for 'GAVE A FALSE NAME': 'The suspect GAVE A FALSE NAME to the arresting officer.'

Accepted Answer

Gave an alias to

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Misidentified himself to

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Provided fraudulent identification to

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Lied about his name to

Question 6

'The investigation determined the supervisor was culpable for the oversight.' What does 'culpable' mean?

Accepted Answer

Deserving blame or responsibility for

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Unaware of

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Compensated for

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Transferred because of