SSPO Verbal Reasoning and Vocabulary 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Hostile and aggressive

Answer

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

Question 2

Which word is closest in meaning to 'CORROBORATE'?

Accepted Answer

Confirm

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Not favoring one side

Answer

Impartial means treating all parties equally without bias or favoritism.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

It was logical and easy to understand

Answer

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

Question 5

Which sentence uses 'INFAMOUS' correctly?

Accepted Answer

The criminal was infamous for a string of violent robberies.

Answer

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

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