SSPO Verbal Reasoning and Vocabulary 3

Question 1

A report describes a witness as 'RETICENT.' What does this mean about the witness?

Accepted Answer

Unwilling to speak freely

Answer

Reticent means reluctant to speak about one's thoughts or feelings; reserved.

Question 2

Which word best fills the blank? 'The officer's ______ handling of the fragile evidence preserved its integrity.'

Accepted Answer

Meticulous

Answer

Meticulous means showing great attention to detail and care, which best describes proper evidence handling.

Question 3

What does 'MITIGATE' mean in the context of sentencing?

Accepted Answer

To lessen the severity of a punishment or offense

Answer

Mitigate means to make something less severe, serious, or painful.

Question 4

Read: 'The detective's ASTUTE observations led to the arrest.' What does 'astute' mean?

Accepted Answer

Clever and perceptive

Answer

Astute means having the ability to accurately assess situations; shrewd and perceptive.

Question 5

Which pair of words are SYNONYMS?

Accepted Answer

Clandestine / Covert

Answer

Clandestine and covert both mean done secretly or in a hidden manner.

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