Vocabulary Flashcards

In contrast to being guilty is

Answer: innocent

'Guilty' means legally responsible for committing a crime or wrongdoing. The direct opposite, or contrast, to being guilty is being 'innocent,' which means free from moral or legal wrong. The other options, 'arrested' and 'wanted,' describe actions or states related to crime but are not antonyms of guilty.

A person who illegally enters a home or place of business is known as a _____.

Answer: intruder

An 'intruder' is specifically defined as a person who enters a place without permission, especially with the intent to commit a crime or for an unwelcome purpose. This term precisely describes someone illegally entering a home or business. 'Offender' is a broader term for someone who commits a crime, and 'officer' is a law enforcement professional.

The penalty for some offences is to pay a ____.

Answer: fine

A 'fine' is a sum of money imposed as a penalty for an offense or misdemeanor. It is a common legal consequence for various infractions, such as traffic violations or minor crimes. 'Patrol' refers to a police duty, and 'radar' is a speed detection device, neither of which are penalties.

Every day, a police officer's closest working companion is ______.

Answer: partner

Police officers often work in teams, and their 'partner' is the colleague with whom they share duties, patrol routes, and respond to incidents. This partnership is crucial for safety, support, and effective law enforcement. 'Offender' and 'convict' refer to individuals involved in crime, not a working companion.

An example of a drug deal that takes place behind a restaurant

Answer: street crime

'Street crime' refers to offenses that occur in public places, often involving direct interaction between offenders and victims or illicit transactions. A drug deal taking place behind a restaurant, which is a public or semi-public space, fits this definition perfectly as a crime committed in a public setting. 'Pickpocket' is a specific type of theft, and 'back-up' is police assistance.

When a man commits a crime, police arrest him.

Answer: custody

When police arrest someone, they take that individual into 'custody.' This means the person is under the legal control and protection of the police, and their freedom of movement is restricted. It is the immediate legal status after an arrest. 'Gangs' and 'squad' refer to groups, not the state of being arrested.

Theft is another name for this.

Answer: robbery

While theft is a broad term for taking someone's property, robbery specifically refers to theft that involves the use of force, violence, or intimidation against a person. It is a more serious crime than simple theft because it directly threatens the victim's safety. Therefore, 'robbery' is a more precise and severe form of theft.

Police utilize a variety of techniques to stop criminal suspects from escaping

Answer: handcuffs

Handcuffs are a primary tool used by police officers to physically restrain suspects, preventing them from escaping or harming themselves or others. They are designed to secure a suspect's wrists, significantly limiting their mobility. This makes 'handcuffs' the most direct and effective technique among the options for stopping a suspect from escaping.

When investigating a crime scene, one of the first things detectives do is look for

Answer: fingerprints

Fingerprints are unique to each individual and can provide crucial evidence for identifying suspects or victims at a crime scene. Detectives meticulously search for them as they can link a person directly to the scene or an object. This makes collecting fingerprints one of the foundational steps in crime scene investigation.

Those who are found guilty may receive a Jail sentence or a fine.

Answer: jail

When individuals are found guilty of a crime, they may be sentenced to a period of incarceration. A 'jail' is a correctional facility where individuals serve sentences for misdemeanors or await trial. Therefore, a 'jail sentence' is the appropriate term for the punishment received after being found guilty.

(verb) mistake one thing for another; be confusing or perplexing to

Answer: confound

The verb 'confound' means to cause surprise or confusion in someone, especially by acting against their expectations, or to mistake one thing for another. This directly matches the definition provided: 'mistake one thing for another; be confusing or perplexing to.' The other options do not fit this specific meaning.

A difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions; an event that departs from expectations

Answer: discrepancy

A 'discrepancy' refers to a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts, claims, or opinions. It signifies an inconsistency or a difference that departs from what is expected. This definition perfectly aligns with the description of 'a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions; an event that departs from expectations.'

(V)make insensitive or callous; deaden feelings or morals (adj) emotionally harden

Answer: callous

The word 'callous' can function as both a verb and an adjective, fitting the prompt's structure. As a verb, it means to make someone insensitive or emotionally hardened, while as an adjective, it describes someone who is emotionally hardened or unfeeling. This dual nature and meaning directly correspond to the given definition.

(adj.) easily handled or managed; ready and willing to be taught

Answer: docile

The adjective 'docile' describes someone or something that is easily managed, handled, or trained; submissive. This perfectly matches the definition provided: 'easily handled or managed; ready and willing to be taught.' The other options do not convey this sense of tractability.

Provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier

Answer: alleviate

To 'alleviate' means to make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe. This directly corresponds to the prompt's definition of 'provide physical relief, as from pain; make easier.' The other options have opposite or unrelated meanings.

(noun) a substance that violates the purity of an item

Answer: contaminant

A 'contaminant' is a substance that makes something impure or unsuitable by touching or mixing with it. It is something that violates the purity of an item, often making it harmful or unusable. This definition precisely matches the description provided in the question.