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

Answer

'Compelling' means powerfully convincing, appropriate for evidence connecting across multiple incidents.

Question 2

What does 'adjudicate' mean?

Accepted Answer

To make a formal judgment on a matter

Answer

'Adjudicate' means to make a formal judgment or decision, typically by a court.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Thorough

Answer

'Thorough' means complete and detailed, consistent with including all relevant details.

Question 4

Which word means 'previous criminal convictions'?

Accepted Answer

Priors

Answer

'Priors' refers to prior convictions in a person's criminal history.

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

Answer

'Gave an alias' is the standard law enforcement term for providing a false name.

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