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Verbal Reasoning and Vocabulary Flashcards

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  1. A police report states: 'The suspect was BELLIGERENT during the arrest.' What does 'belligerent' mean?

    Answer: Hostile and aggressive

    Belligerent means hostile, aggressive, or inclined to start a fight.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to 'CORROBORATE'?

    Answer: Confirm

    To corroborate means to confirm or support a statement or theory with evidence.

  3. Read the passage: 'Officers must remain IMPARTIAL when responding to domestic disputes.' What does 'impartial' mean?

    Answer: Not favoring one side

    Impartial means treating all parties equally without bias or favoritism.

  4. An officer's report notes the victim's account was 'COHERENT.' What does this suggest about the account?

    Answer: It was logical and easy to understand

    Coherent means logically consistent and clearly expressed, making it easy to follow.

  5. Which sentence uses 'INFAMOUS' correctly?

    Answer: The criminal was infamous for a string of violent robberies.

    Infamous means well known for a negative or wicked reason, not for positive accomplishments.

  6. A supervisor says an officer showed 'EXEMPLARY' conduct. What does this mean?

    Answer: Serving as a model worthy of imitation

    Exemplary means serving as an excellent example or model for others to follow.

  7. Which word is an antonym of 'CANDID'?

    Answer: Evasive

    Candid means truthful and straightforward, so its antonym is evasive, meaning avoiding direct answers.