HESI A2 VOCABULARY QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 | LATEST U… EXAM
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HESI A2 Vocabulary
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Latest
Updated Exam Prep
(Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
285 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This HESI A2 Vocabulary preparation document contains 285 questions with provided correct
answers and detailed rationales, including diagrams. It covers essential academic vocabulary.
This resource is suitable for exam study, comprehensive review, and certification preparation.
CONTENTS
• General Vocabulary & Concepts • Medical Terminology & Anatomy
• Medical Conditions & Treatments
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 285
Proscribe
CORRECT ANSWER
Forbid; esp by law
"gambling was proscribed"
RATIONALE
Proscribe" means to forbid or ban something, often through legal or official means, as illustrated by the
example of gambling being forbidden. This tests understanding of vocabulary related to prohibition and
regulation.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 285
instill
CORRECT ANSWER
(v.) 1. to gradually and firmly establish/ to introduce (idea or attitude) in a person's mind
2. to put a substance into something in the form of liquid drops
RATIONALE
The word "instill" describes the gradual introduction of an idea or attitude, or the act of placing liquid
drops into something. This dual meaning encompasses both abstract influence and concrete
application.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 285
impart
CORRECT ANSWER
(v.) to make (information) known; communicate; bestow (a quality)
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, RATIONALE
The word "impart" signifies the transmission of knowledge or a characteristic, encompassing both the
act of communicating information and the bestowal of a quality. This dual meaning reflects its Latin
roots, *im-* (into) and *partire* (to divide or share), highlighting the sharing of something from one
entity to another.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 285
remedial
CORRECT ANSWER
supplying a remedy; intended to correct
therapeutic
RATIONALE
Remedial actions are those that supply a remedy, aiming to correct a deficiency or problem, aligning
with the therapeutic goal of restoring health or function. This concept centers on the principle of
intervention to rectify an undesirable state.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 285
jarring
CORRECT ANSWER
making or causing a harsh and irritating sound
RATIONALE
Jarring describes a sound that is harsh and irritating, creating a discordant or unpleasant auditory
experience. This relates to the concept of auditory perception and the characteristics of sound that
elicit negative sensory responses.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 285
ominous
CORRECT ANSWER
Menacing; threatening; portentous
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, RATIONALE
The word "ominous" describes something that suggests future misfortune or evil, aligning with
synonyms like menacing, threatening, and portentous. This question tests the understanding of
vocabulary and the ability to identify words with similar connotations of impending danger.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 285
portentous
CORRECT ANSWER
adj. ominous
RATIONALE
Portentous" describes something that is a sign of future events, often with a sense of foreboding or
significance, thus aligning with "ominous." The key concept tested is vocabulary, specifically the
connotative meaning of an adjective.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 285
compensatory
CORRECT ANSWER
making up for; repaying; corrective
RATIONALE
The word "compensatory" describes actions or measures taken to counteract or make amends for a loss,
injury, or imbalance, functioning as a form of repayment or correction. This concept is central to
understanding how systems or individuals respond to deficits or damages by restoring equilibrium.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 285
abstain
CORRECT ANSWER
to choose not to do something; to forgo
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
HESI A2 Vocabulary
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Latest
Updated Exam Prep
(Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
285 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This HESI A2 Vocabulary preparation document contains 285 questions with provided correct
answers and detailed rationales, including diagrams. It covers essential academic vocabulary.
This resource is suitable for exam study, comprehensive review, and certification preparation.
CONTENTS
• General Vocabulary & Concepts • Medical Terminology & Anatomy
• Medical Conditions & Treatments
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 285
Proscribe
CORRECT ANSWER
Forbid; esp by law
"gambling was proscribed"
RATIONALE
Proscribe" means to forbid or ban something, often through legal or official means, as illustrated by the
example of gambling being forbidden. This tests understanding of vocabulary related to prohibition and
regulation.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 285
instill
CORRECT ANSWER
(v.) 1. to gradually and firmly establish/ to introduce (idea or attitude) in a person's mind
2. to put a substance into something in the form of liquid drops
RATIONALE
The word "instill" describes the gradual introduction of an idea or attitude, or the act of placing liquid
drops into something. This dual meaning encompasses both abstract influence and concrete
application.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 285
impart
CORRECT ANSWER
(v.) to make (information) known; communicate; bestow (a quality)
Page 2
, RATIONALE
The word "impart" signifies the transmission of knowledge or a characteristic, encompassing both the
act of communicating information and the bestowal of a quality. This dual meaning reflects its Latin
roots, *im-* (into) and *partire* (to divide or share), highlighting the sharing of something from one
entity to another.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 285
remedial
CORRECT ANSWER
supplying a remedy; intended to correct
therapeutic
RATIONALE
Remedial actions are those that supply a remedy, aiming to correct a deficiency or problem, aligning
with the therapeutic goal of restoring health or function. This concept centers on the principle of
intervention to rectify an undesirable state.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 285
jarring
CORRECT ANSWER
making or causing a harsh and irritating sound
RATIONALE
Jarring describes a sound that is harsh and irritating, creating a discordant or unpleasant auditory
experience. This relates to the concept of auditory perception and the characteristics of sound that
elicit negative sensory responses.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 285
ominous
CORRECT ANSWER
Menacing; threatening; portentous
Page 3
, RATIONALE
The word "ominous" describes something that suggests future misfortune or evil, aligning with
synonyms like menacing, threatening, and portentous. This question tests the understanding of
vocabulary and the ability to identify words with similar connotations of impending danger.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 285
portentous
CORRECT ANSWER
adj. ominous
RATIONALE
Portentous" describes something that is a sign of future events, often with a sense of foreboding or
significance, thus aligning with "ominous." The key concept tested is vocabulary, specifically the
connotative meaning of an adjective.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 285
compensatory
CORRECT ANSWER
making up for; repaying; corrective
RATIONALE
The word "compensatory" describes actions or measures taken to counteract or make amends for a loss,
injury, or imbalance, functioning as a form of repayment or correction. This concept is central to
understanding how systems or individuals respond to deficits or damages by restoring equilibrium.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 285
abstain
CORRECT ANSWER
to choose not to do something; to forgo
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