(Reading) Flashcards
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A report states: 'The defendant's alibi was substantiated.' This means the alibi was:
Answer: Supported with evidence
'Substantiated' means backed up or supported with evidence.
The passage notes agents acted on a 'credible tip.' A 'credible' tip is one that is:
Answer: Believable and trustworthy
'Credible' means believable and worthy of confidence.
If a document says a suspect was 'apprehended without incident,' it means the arrest happened:
Answer: Smoothly, with no trouble
'Without incident' means nothing went wrong during the arrest.
A passage reads: 'The findings were preliminary and subject to revision.' This suggests the findings were:
Answer: Early and might change
'Preliminary' and 'subject to revision' indicate early findings that may be changed later.
In 'The agent scrutinized the ledger,' the word 'scrutinized' means:
Answer: Examined closely
'Scrutinized' means to examine something very carefully and closely.
A report states the two accounts were 'inconsistent.' This means the accounts:
Answer: Did not agree with each other
'Inconsistent' means the accounts contradict or do not match each other.
A passage notes the operation required 'meticulous planning.' 'Meticulous' most nearly means:
Answer: Extremely careful and detailed
'Meticulous' means showing great attention to detail and precision.