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California State Police Exam Questions - Vocabulary
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California State Police Exam Questions - Vocabulary
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1. As soon as the details of the robbery were released to the media, the police department was (inundated) with calls from people who said they had seen the mysterious blue van.
2. He based his conclusion on what he (inferred) from the evidence, not on what he actually observed.
3. The neighborhood watch group presented its (ultimatum) to the drug dealers.
4. For all the problems faced by his district, Congressman Owly regarded budget cuts as a (panacea).
5. The attorney's (glib) remarks irritated the judge.
6. Most members of the community thought the Neighborhood Guards' red hats were (ostentatious).
7. The county coroner's examination of the body was (meticulous).
8. Two inmates were involved in an (animated) conversation.
9. Although the neighborhood was said to be safe, they heard (intermittent) gunfire all night long.
10. The officer was an (indispensable) member of the department.
11. The lecture about prison overcrowding (aroused) many audience members.
12. Different methods to (alleviate) the situation were debated.
13. One of the duties of a captain is to (delegate) responsibility.
14. The theories of some criminal psychologists were (fortified) by the new research.
15. The general public was (apathetic) about the verdict.
16. Although the police might be able to help Mr. Chen recover his stolen property, he (obstinately) refuses to file a complaint.
17. Following the disturbance, town officials felt the need to (augment) the laws pertaining to mass demonstrations.
18. Regarding the need for more police protection in City Park, the group's opinion was (unanimous).
19. The City Council has given (tentative) approval to the idea of banning smoking from all public buildings.
20. The police department building was an (expansive) facility.
21. Although Marty Albertson's after-hours security job was regarded by many as (menial), he liked the peace and solitude it offered.
22. The suspect gave a (plausible) explanation for his presence at the scene.
23. The matter reached its conclusion only after (diplomatic) efforts by both sides.
24. The (prerequisite) training for this exercise is an advanced firearms course.
25. On the witness stand, the suspect, who was accused of several murders, appeared (nondescript).

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