Post California Exam Spelling #2
Words that will be used on the POST California Police exam
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Spell
- A.
Assalt
- B.
Assallt
- C.
Asault
- D.
Assault
Correct Answer
D. AssaultExplanation
The correct answer is "Assault" because it is the only option that is spelled correctly. The other options have misspellings such as "Assalt," "Assallt," and "Asault." "Assault" is the correct spelling of the word, which means a physical attack or a threat of violence against someone.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Spell
- A.
Belligerent
- B.
Beligerent
- C.
Bellirgent
- D.
Bellijerent
- E.
Bellijirint
Correct Answer
A. BelligerentExplanation
The correct spelling of the word is "Belligerent". The other options provided are incorrect spellings of the word.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Kartridges
- B.
Cartrigides
- C.
Cartridges
- D.
Cartregdes
- E.
Cartridgis
Correct Answer
C. CartridgesExplanation
The correct answer is "Cartridges" because it is the only option that is spelled correctly. The other options have incorrect spellings and do not match the correct spelling of the word "cartridges".Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Compairison
- B.
Komparison
- C.
Comparison
- D.
Compairisin
- E.
Comparesin
Correct Answer
C. ComparisonExplanation
The correct answer is "Comparison" because it is the only option that is spelled correctly. The other options have incorrect spellings such as "Compairison," "Comparesin," and "Komparison."Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Competision
- B.
Competiision
- C.
Competition
- D.
Compeittion
- E.
Completion
Correct Answer
C. CompetitionExplanation
The correct answer is "Competition." This is the correct spelling of the word, which refers to a contest or rivalry between individuals or groups.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Complaining
- B.
Complaneing
- C.
Complanning
- D.
Complainng
- E.
Complaaining
Correct Answer
A. ComplainingExplanation
The correct spelling of the word is "complaining".Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Complixion
- B.
Complexsion
- C.
Complextion
- D.
Comnplexion
- E.
Complexion
Correct Answer
E. ComplexionExplanation
The correct answer is "Complexion." This is the correct spelling of the word that refers to the color and texture of someone's skin, especially on their face. The other options provided are all misspellings of the word.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Comprehension
- B.
Conprehension
- C.
Comprehention
- D.
Comprihention
- E.
Comprehinsion
Correct Answer
A. ComprehensionExplanation
The correct answer is "Comprehension" because it is the only option that is spelled correctly. The other options have various spelling errors, such as missing letters or incorrect letter combinations.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Concentrated
- B.
Consintratdd
- C.
Koncentraited
- D.
Concentraited
- E.
Consintrated
Correct Answer
A. ConcentratedExplanation
The correct spelling of the word is "Concentrated". The other options provided in the question are misspellings of the word.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Conclution
- B.
Conklusion
- C.
Connclusion
- D.
Concluesion
- E.
Conclusion
Correct Answer
E. ConclusionExplanation
The correct answer is "Conclusion" because it is the only option that is spelled correctly. The other options have misspellings such as "Conklusion," "Connclusion," and "Concluesion."Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Koncussion
- B.
Concussion
- C.
Concusion
- D.
Concustion
- E.
Concuson
Correct Answer
B. ConcussionExplanation
The correct answer is "Concussion." This is the correct spelling of the word, which refers to a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head. The other options provided are misspelled variations of the word.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Condemm
- B.
Condemnn
- C.
Kondemnn
- D.
Condemn
- E.
Condimn
Correct Answer
D. CondemnExplanation
The correct answer is "Condemn." The other options, "Condemm," "Condemnn," "Kondemnn," and "Condimn," are misspellings of the word "condemn."Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Conducive
- B.
Condusiv
- C.
Condusive
- D.
Conduzive
- E.
Condoosive
Correct Answer
A. ConduciveExplanation
The correct answer is "Conducive." This is the correct spelling of the word, which means favorable or helpful in creating a certain outcome or environment. "Condusiv," "Condusive," "Conduzive," and "Condoosive" are all incorrect spellings.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Spell
- A.
Confidence
- B.
Confidince
- C.
Conphidence
- D.
Konfidence
- E.
Confidince
Correct Answer
A. ConfidenceExplanation
The correct answer is "Confidence". The word is spelled correctly as "Confidence".Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Conphidential
- B.
Connfidential
- C.
Confidiential
- D.
Confidential
- E.
Confidenchial
Correct Answer
D. ConfidentialExplanation
The correct answer is "Confidential." The word "confidential" is spelled correctly, with the correct placement of the letters and the correct number of letters. The other options, "conphidential," "connfidential," "confidiential," and "confidenchial," all have incorrect spellings and do not match the correct spelling of "confidential."Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Conphiscated
- B.
Conficcated
- C.
Confiscaated
- D.
Confiscaited
- E.
Confiscated
Correct Answer
E. ConfiscatedExplanation
The correct spelling of the word is "confiscated". This word means to take someone's property or belongings by authority.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Conscientious
- B.
Consciensious
- C.
Conciencious
- D.
Consceitious
- E.
Consceantious
Correct Answer
A. ConscientiousExplanation
The correct answer is "Conscientious." This is the correct spelling of the word, which means to be diligent, thorough, and careful in one's work or duties. The other options provided are misspellings and do not accurately represent the correct spelling of the word.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Conciderable
- B.
Considerible
- C.
Connsiderable
- D.
Considerable
- E.
Conciderable
Correct Answer
D. ConsiderableExplanation
The correct spelling is "Considerable." This word means something that is significant or noteworthy. It is spelled with one "s" and two "e's."Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Contemptuous
- B.
Contemptuis
- C.
Contemptuis
- D.
Contimptuous
- E.
Contemptuuous
Correct Answer
A. ContemptuousExplanation
The correct answer is "Contemptuous". The word is spelled correctly with the correct placement of letters. The other options provided have incorrect spellings, such as "Contemptuis", "Contimptuous", and "Contemptuuous".Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Contenuing
- B.
Continyouing
- C.
Continuiing
- D.
Conteenuing
- E.
Continuing
Correct Answer
E. ContinuingExplanation
The correct answer is "Continuing". The other options are misspelled variations of the word "Continuing".Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Contributionn
- B.
Contribusion
- C.
Contreybution
- D.
Contrebution
- E.
Contribution
Correct Answer
E. ContributionExplanation
The correct spelling is "Contribution." It is the act of giving or donating something, typically money or time, to a cause or organization.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Contusions
- B.
Contucions
- C.
Contutions
- D.
Conntuzions
- E.
Contwosions
Correct Answer
A. ContusionsExplanation
Contusions is the correct spelling. It refers to a type of injury in which blood vessels are damaged, leading to bleeding under the skin. The other options provided are misspellings of the word.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Confersations
- B.
Conversasion
- C.
Conversation
- D.
Conversasions
- E.
Connversations
Correct Answer
C. ConversationExplanation
The correct answer is "Conversation" because it is the only option that is spelled correctly. The other options have spelling errors such as missing or additional letters.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Copuflate
- B.
Cofulate
- C.
Copuplate
- D.
Copulate
- E.
Copuplaite
Correct Answer
D. CopulateExplanation
The correct answer is "Copulate." This is the correct spelling of the word, which means to engage in sexual intercourse. The other options provided are misspellings or variations of the word.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Coroner
- B.
Caroner
- C.
Coriner
- D.
Coronir
- E.
Couriner
Correct Answer
A. CoronerExplanation
The correct answer is "Coroner." A coroner is a government official who investigates and determines the cause of death in cases where the cause is unknown, suspicious, or violent. The other options provided, such as "Caroner," "Coriner," "Coronir," and "Couriner," are incorrect spellings and do not represent the correct term for this profession.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Corpus Delicti
- B.
Corpes Delicti
- C.
Corpus Delect
- D.
Corpus Delict
- E.
Corpis Delicti
Correct Answer
A. Corpus DelictiExplanation
The correct answer is "Corpus Delicti." "Corpus Delicti" is a Latin term that refers to the body of the crime, meaning the evidence or facts that prove a crime has been committed. The other options, such as "Corpes Delicti" or "Corpus Delect," are incorrect spellings or variations of the correct term. "Corpus Delicti" is the proper spelling and is commonly used in legal contexts.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Courespondence
- B.
Correspondience
- C.
Correspondenc
- D.
Correspondence
- E.
Corespondence
Correct Answer
D. CorrespondenceExplanation
The correct answer is "Correspondence". This is the correct spelling of the word, which refers to the exchange of letters or communication between individuals or organizations.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Corrobourated
- B.
Corroberaited
- C.
Corroboratted
- D.
Corroborated
- E.
Corroberated
Correct Answer
D. CorroboratedExplanation
The correct answer is "Corroborated." This is the correct spelling of the word, which means to confirm or support with evidence or proof. The other options provided are misspellings or variations of the correct spelling.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Countirfeit
- B.
Counterfeit
- C.
Counterfit
- D.
Countterfeit
- E.
Counterfet
Correct Answer
B. CounterfeitExplanation
The correct spelling is "Counterfeit." The other options provided are misspellings of the word.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Couragious
- B.
Courageous
- C.
Couragous
- D.
Courageos
- E.
Corageious
Correct Answer
B. CourageousExplanation
The correct answer is "Courageous" because it is the only option that is spelled correctly. The other options, "Couragious," "Couragous," "Courageos," and "Corageious," all contain misspellings.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Criticism
- B.
Creticisms
- C.
Critizsim
- D.
Criticissm
- E.
Cirtizim
Correct Answer
A. CriticismExplanation
The correct answer is "Criticism" because it is the only option that is spelled correctly.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Cruelity
- B.
Crewlity
- C.
Crueltity
- D.
Cruelty
- E.
Cruetly
Correct Answer
D. CrueltyExplanation
The correct answer is "Cruelty." It is the correct spelling of the word, which means the quality of being cruel or causing suffering.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Curiosity
- B.
Cureosity
- C.
Cureeosity
- D.
Cureisoty
- E.
Curiosite
Correct Answer
A. CuriosityExplanation
The correct spelling of the word is "Curiosity". The other options provided are all incorrect spellings of the word.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Debris
- B.
Dibris
- C.
Debreeze
- D.
Debri
- E.
Dibri
Correct Answer
A. DebrisExplanation
The correct spelling is "Debris". It refers to scattered pieces of waste or remains, especially from a disaster or accident. The other options provided ("Dibris", "Debreeze", "Debri", "Dibri") are incorrect spellings and do not exist in standard English vocabulary.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Dicieve
- B.
Deciev
- C.
Decieve
- D.
Deeceive
- E.
Deceive
Correct Answer
E. DeceiveExplanation
The correct answer is "Deceive." The other options, "Dicieve," "Deciev," "Decieve," and "Deeceive," are all misspellings of the word "deceive."Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Decision
- B.
Desicion
- C.
Decicion
- D.
Descition
- E.
Desijon
Correct Answer
A. DecisionExplanation
The correct answer is "Decision". It is the correct spelling of the word, while the other options are misspelled variations.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Decreased
- B.
Deecreased
- C.
Deacreesed
- D.
Decreesed
- E.
Decreeced
Correct Answer
A. DecreasedExplanation
The correct spelling is "Decreased." It is the past tense of the verb "decrease," which means to become smaller or less in size, quantity, or intensity. The other options provided are misspellings and do not match the correct spelling of the word.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Deafecive
- B.
Defective
- C.
Defictive
- D.
Difictive
- E.
Deefective
Correct Answer
B. DefectiveExplanation
The correct answer is "Defective". This is because "defective" is the correct spelling of the word, while the other options contain spelling errors or variations.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Defenseless
- B.
Deafeneless
- C.
Defenceless
- D.
Dephenceless
- E.
Defensless
Correct Answer
A. DefenselessExplanation
The correct spelling of the word meaning "unable to defend oneself" is "defenseless". The other options provided are incorrect spellings of the word.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Deficient
- B.
Defecient
- C.
Defiant
- D.
Deaficent
- E.
Deficent
Correct Answer
A. DeficientExplanation
The correct answer is "Deficient." This word means lacking or inadequate in some way. The other options, "Defecient," "Defiant," "Deaficent," and "Deficent," are not correct spellings and do not have the same meaning as "Deficient."Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Dilinqent
- B.
Dealinkqent
- C.
Delinquent
- D.
Delinkuent
- E.
Delinquant
Correct Answer
C. DelinquentExplanation
The correct answer is "Delinquent." This is the correct spelling of the word, which means a person who has failed to fulfill their obligations or is guilty of a wrongdoing.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Demenstrated
- B.
Demostrated
- C.
Demonstrated
- D.
Dimostrated
- E.
Demostraited
Correct Answer
C. DemonstratedExplanation
The correct spelling is "demonstrated."Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Descenedant
- B.
Deascendant
- C.
Descendant
- D.
Descindant
- E.
Descindent
Correct Answer
C. DescendantExplanation
The correct answer is "Descendant." This word refers to a person who is descended from a particular ancestor or line of descent. The other options provided in the question are misspellings or variations of the correct spelling.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Descirious
- B.
Dissirous
- C.
Desirous
- D.
Desciros
- E.
Desserous
Correct Answer
C. DesirousExplanation
The correct answer is "Desirous" because it is the only option that is spelled correctly. The other options, "Descirious," "Dissirous," "Desciros," and "Desserous," are all misspelled.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Despirate
- B.
Desperant
- C.
Desperate
- D.
Despirrate
- E.
Desspirate
Correct Answer
C. DesperateExplanation
The correct answer is "Desperate". This word is spelled correctly, while the other options are misspelled variations.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Desponndent
- B.
Dispondent
- C.
Despondent
- D.
Despondint
- E.
Desspondent
Correct Answer
C. DespondentExplanation
The correct answer is "Despondent." This is the correct spelling of the word, which means feeling or showing profound hopelessness or discouragement. The other options provided are misspelled variations of the word.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Destinnation
- B.
Desstination
- C.
Destination
- D.
Destinasion
- E.
Distination
Correct Answer
C. DestinationExplanation
The correct answer is "Destination". The word is spelled correctly, with only one "s" and two "n's".Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Destrucsion
- B.
Destruktion
- C.
Destruction
- D.
Desktrucktion
- E.
Destruktion
Correct Answer
C. DestructionExplanation
The correct answer is "Destruction." The word is spelled correctly, without any extra letters or misspellings.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Dispurse
- B.
Disperse
- C.
Dissperse
- D.
Dissperse
- E.
Dispers
Correct Answer
B. DisperseExplanation
The correct answer is "Disperse." This is the correct spelling of the word, which means to scatter or spread out in different directions. The other options, "Dispurse," "Dissperse," and "Dissperse," are misspellings and do not exist in the English language. "Dispers" is also incorrect as it is missing the "e" at the end.Rate this question:
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Spell
- A.
Diminish
- B.
Dimminish
- C.
Dimenish
- D.
Deminish
- E.
Diminissh
Correct Answer
A. DiminishExplanation
The correct answer is "Diminish." This is the correct spelling of the word, which means to make or become smaller, weaker, or less important.Rate this question:
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