SSPO Verbal Reasoning and Vocabulary 3

Question 1

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

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Unwilling to speak freely

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Eager to share information

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Confused about events

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Highly credible

Question 2

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

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Meticulous

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Careless

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Hasty

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Casual

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

To lessen the severity of a punishment or offense

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To make a punishment more severe

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To delay the sentencing process

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To appeal a court decision

Question 4

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

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Clever and perceptive

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Lucky and fortunate

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Slow and methodical

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Aggressive and forceful

Question 5

Which pair of words are SYNONYMS?

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Clandestine / Covert

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Verbose / Concise

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Mandate / Prohibition

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Benevolent / Malicious

Question 6

A police manual states that officers must act with 'DISCRETION.' In this context, discretion means:

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Using careful judgment in sensitive situations

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Following orders without question

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Reporting all incidents publicly

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Applying maximum force when needed

Question 7

What does 'PERPETRATOR' mean?

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A person who carries out an illegal act

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A witness to a crime

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A victim of an offense

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An investigating officer