Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) RADIO Practice Exam

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What term is commonly associated with someone who is highly intoxicated and unable to function properly?

Alcoholic
Drunk
Intoxicated
Impaired

The correct answer is: Drunk

The term that specifically conveys the state of being highly intoxicated and unable to function properly is "drunk." This term is widely recognized and used in both casual and formal contexts to describe someone who has consumed a significant amount of alcohol, resulting in impairment of motor skills, judgment, and cognitive functions. Unlike "alcoholic," which refers to a person with a dependency on alcohol, or "intoxicated" and "impaired," which may encompass various levels of alcohol consumption, "drunk" distinctly refers to the acute effects of excessive drinking. Therefore, it precisely fits the context of someone unable to function due to high levels of intoxication. Each of the other terms carries a different connotation or level of severity, making "drunk" the most accurate choice in this scenario.