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

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Cooperative and calm

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Confused and disoriented

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Silent and unresponsive

Question 2

Which word is closest in meaning to 'CORROBORATE'?

Accepted Answer

Confirm

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Contradict

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Investigate

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Accuse

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Not favoring one side

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Emotionally involved

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Strictly enforcing law

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Fully informed

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

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It was inconsistent and contradictory

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It was emotional and unreliable

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It was brief and incomplete

Question 5

Which sentence uses 'INFAMOUS' correctly?

Accepted Answer

The criminal was infamous for a string of violent robberies.

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The officer was infamous for his heroic rescue.

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The judge was infamous for fair sentencing.

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The witness was infamous for her clear testimony.

Question 6

A supervisor says an officer showed 'EXEMPLARY' conduct. What does this mean?

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Serving as a model worthy of imitation

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Average and acceptable

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Requiring improvement

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Controversial and debated

Question 7

Which word is an antonym of 'CANDID'?

Accepted Answer

Evasive

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Frank

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Honest

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Direct