Spelling and Vocabulary Flashcards

Which spelling is correct for a false statement that damages someone's reputation?

Answer: defamation

Defamation is spelled d-e-f-a-m-a-t-i-o-n, meaning the act of damaging someone's good reputation.

An incident report describes injuries as 'superficial.' In this context, superficial means:

Answer: affecting only the surface, not serious

Superficial injuries are shallow and affect only the surface of the skin, not penetrating deeply.

Choose the correctly spelled word: the legal concept of taking someone's property without compensation.

Answer: confiscation

Confiscation is spelled c-o-n-f-i-s-c-a-t-i-o-n, from Latin 'fiscus' meaning public treasury.

A report notes the suspect had a 'clandestine' meeting. What does clandestine mean?

Answer: done secretly, especially for illicit reasons

Clandestine describes something done secretly or covertly, typically for unlawful or unauthorized purposes.

Which word is spelled correctly?

Answer: assailant

Assailant is spelled a-s-s-a-i-l-a-n-t, meaning a person who physically attacks another.

The phrase 'Miranda admonishment' refers to:

Answer: the warning of rights given to a suspect before questioning

The Miranda admonishment (or warning) informs suspects of their rights, including the right to remain silent and to an attorney.

Select the correctly spelled term for the removal of a person from one state to another to face criminal charges:

Answer: extradition

Extradition is spelled e-x-t-r-a-d-i-t-i-o-n, meaning the formal surrender of a fugitive to another jurisdiction.