HESI A2 VOCABULARY EXAM Comprehensive Practice Test Bank 300 Questions with Verified
Answers & Detailed Rationales All Core Domains Covered | Latest 2026 Edition | A+ Graded
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Section | Topic Area | Questions |
|---------|-----------|-----------|
| 1 | Word Roots & Origins (Greek/Latin) | 1–45 |
| 2 | Prefixes & Suffixes | 46–85 |
| 3 | Synonyms | 86–120 |
| 4 | Antonyms | 121–155 |
| 5 | Context Clues & Sentence Completion | 156–210 |
| 6 | Medical Terminology | 211–245 |
| 7 | Frequently Tested Vocabulary Words | 246–280 |
| 8 | Reading Comprehension Vocabulary | 281–300 |
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EXAM OVERVIEW
| Feature | Details |
|---------|---------|
| Total Questions on Actual HESI A2 | 50 questions (vocabulary section) |
| Time Allotment | 50 minutes (entire exam) |
| Passing Score | Varies by program (typically 70-80%) |
,| Question Types | Synonyms, antonyms, context clues, sentence completion |
| Primary Focus | College-level vocabulary, word roots, medical terminology |
Key Domains:
- Word Roots and Origins (Greek/Latin)
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Context Clues
- Sentence Completion
- Medical Terminology
- Frequently Tested Vocabulary
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SECTION 1: WORD ROOTS & ORIGINS (GREEK/LATIN)
Questions 1–45
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Question 1
What is the meaning of the root "bene"?
A) Bad
B) Good
C) Life
D) Water
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The root "bene" comes from Latin and means "good" or "well." Examples include
"beneficial" (producing good), "benevolent" (well-wishing), and "benefit" (good result).
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Question 2
The root "mal" means:
A) Good
B) Bad
C) Love
D) Hate
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The root "mal" comes from Latin and means "bad" or "evil." Examples include
"malignant" (harmful), "malevolent" (wishing evil), and "malpractice" (bad practice).
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Question 3
What is the meaning of the root "dict"?
A) Write
, B) Speak
C) Read
D) Listen
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The root "dict" comes from Latin and means "say" or "speak." Examples include
"dictionary" (a book of words/sayings), "dictate" (to speak for recording), and "verdict" (truth
spoken).
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Question 4
The root "scrib/scrip" means:
A) Speak
B) Write
C) Read
D) Listen
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The root "scrib/scrip" comes from Latin and means "write." Examples include
"describe" (to write about), "inscription" (a written message), and "prescription" (a written
order).
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Answers & Detailed Rationales All Core Domains Covered | Latest 2026 Edition | A+ Graded
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Section | Topic Area | Questions |
|---------|-----------|-----------|
| 1 | Word Roots & Origins (Greek/Latin) | 1–45 |
| 2 | Prefixes & Suffixes | 46–85 |
| 3 | Synonyms | 86–120 |
| 4 | Antonyms | 121–155 |
| 5 | Context Clues & Sentence Completion | 156–210 |
| 6 | Medical Terminology | 211–245 |
| 7 | Frequently Tested Vocabulary Words | 246–280 |
| 8 | Reading Comprehension Vocabulary | 281–300 |
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EXAM OVERVIEW
| Feature | Details |
|---------|---------|
| Total Questions on Actual HESI A2 | 50 questions (vocabulary section) |
| Time Allotment | 50 minutes (entire exam) |
| Passing Score | Varies by program (typically 70-80%) |
,| Question Types | Synonyms, antonyms, context clues, sentence completion |
| Primary Focus | College-level vocabulary, word roots, medical terminology |
Key Domains:
- Word Roots and Origins (Greek/Latin)
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Context Clues
- Sentence Completion
- Medical Terminology
- Frequently Tested Vocabulary
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SECTION 1: WORD ROOTS & ORIGINS (GREEK/LATIN)
Questions 1–45
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Question 1
What is the meaning of the root "bene"?
A) Bad
B) Good
C) Life
D) Water
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The root "bene" comes from Latin and means "good" or "well." Examples include
"beneficial" (producing good), "benevolent" (well-wishing), and "benefit" (good result).
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Question 2
The root "mal" means:
A) Good
B) Bad
C) Love
D) Hate
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The root "mal" comes from Latin and means "bad" or "evil." Examples include
"malignant" (harmful), "malevolent" (wishing evil), and "malpractice" (bad practice).
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Question 3
What is the meaning of the root "dict"?
A) Write
, B) Speak
C) Read
D) Listen
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The root "dict" comes from Latin and means "say" or "speak." Examples include
"dictionary" (a book of words/sayings), "dictate" (to speak for recording), and "verdict" (truth
spoken).
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Question 4
The root "scrib/scrip" means:
A) Speak
B) Write
C) Read
D) Listen
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The root "scrib/scrip" comes from Latin and means "write." Examples include
"describe" (to write about), "inscription" (a written message), and "prescription" (a written
order).
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