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NLN PAX (NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING PRE-
ADMISSION EXAMINATION) EXAM GUIDE (LATEST 2025 /
2026 UPDATES STUDY BUNDLE PACKAGE WITH SOLUTIONS)
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | GRADE A | 100% CORRECT
(VERIFIED SOLUTIONS)
ABANDON .....ANSWER.....To give up completely
Synonyms: relinquish, forgo, forsake
ABASH .....ANSWER.....To lose self-confidence; to confuse, put to
shame
Synonyms: fluster, disconcert, discomfit, discompose
Antonym: (adj.) self-possessed
ABDICATE .....ANSWER.....To give up claim to
Synonyms: renounce, abandon, relinquish
ABET .....ANSWER.....To encourage -or support -
Synonyms: spur, incite
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Antonym: deter
ABRIDGE .....ANSWER.....To shorten
Synonyms: curtail, diminish, retrench
Anthonyms: protract, elongate, amplify
ABROGATE .....ANSWER.....To abolish or render void
Synonyms: annul, nullify, rescind, void
ABSTEMIOUS .....ANSWER.....Moderate in the use of food or
drink
Synonym: temperate
ACADEMIC .....ANSWER.....Pertaining to school
Synonym: scholastic
ACCEDE .....ANSWER.....To agree to
Synonym: assent
Antonym: demur
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ACCELERATE .....ANSWER.....To quicken, speed tip
Synonym: expedite (adj. expeditious)
Antonym: retard
ACCOLADE .....ANSWER.....An award or salute
Synonyms: tribute, ovation
ACCORD .....ANSWER.....Agreement or harmony
Antonyms:dissension, discord
ACRIMONIOUS .....ANSWER.....Sharp or harsh in language or
temper
Synonyms:caustic, acerb, pungent, tart, mordant, acrid; (noun)
asperity
Antonyms:suave, affable
ACUMEN .....ANSWER.....Keenness of mind or insight
Synonyms:perspicacity, discernment, perception
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Antonym:obtuseness
ADMONISH .....ANSWER.....To warn or find fault gently
Synonyms:chide, caution, reprimand, reprehend, reproach
ADVERSARY .....ANSWER.....An opponent
Synonym:antagonist
Antonyms:cohort, confederate, ally, accomplice
ADVERSITY .....ANSWER.....Misfortune
Synonyms:affliction, mischance, reverses
AESTHETIC .....ANSWER.....Pertaining to the beautiful
AFFABLE .....ANSWER.....Sociable, courteous, and agreeable in
manner a much admired.
Synonyms: civil, complaisant, benign, gracious, genial, urbane,
cordial
AFFLUENT .....ANSWER.....Prosperous, flourishing; copious
NLN PAX (NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING PRE-
ADMISSION EXAMINATION) EXAM GUIDE (LATEST 2025 /
2026 UPDATES STUDY BUNDLE PACKAGE WITH SOLUTIONS)
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | GRADE A | 100% CORRECT
(VERIFIED SOLUTIONS)
ABANDON .....ANSWER.....To give up completely
Synonyms: relinquish, forgo, forsake
ABASH .....ANSWER.....To lose self-confidence; to confuse, put to
shame
Synonyms: fluster, disconcert, discomfit, discompose
Antonym: (adj.) self-possessed
ABDICATE .....ANSWER.....To give up claim to
Synonyms: renounce, abandon, relinquish
ABET .....ANSWER.....To encourage -or support -
Synonyms: spur, incite
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Antonym: deter
ABRIDGE .....ANSWER.....To shorten
Synonyms: curtail, diminish, retrench
Anthonyms: protract, elongate, amplify
ABROGATE .....ANSWER.....To abolish or render void
Synonyms: annul, nullify, rescind, void
ABSTEMIOUS .....ANSWER.....Moderate in the use of food or
drink
Synonym: temperate
ACADEMIC .....ANSWER.....Pertaining to school
Synonym: scholastic
ACCEDE .....ANSWER.....To agree to
Synonym: assent
Antonym: demur
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ACCELERATE .....ANSWER.....To quicken, speed tip
Synonym: expedite (adj. expeditious)
Antonym: retard
ACCOLADE .....ANSWER.....An award or salute
Synonyms: tribute, ovation
ACCORD .....ANSWER.....Agreement or harmony
Antonyms:dissension, discord
ACRIMONIOUS .....ANSWER.....Sharp or harsh in language or
temper
Synonyms:caustic, acerb, pungent, tart, mordant, acrid; (noun)
asperity
Antonyms:suave, affable
ACUMEN .....ANSWER.....Keenness of mind or insight
Synonyms:perspicacity, discernment, perception
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Antonym:obtuseness
ADMONISH .....ANSWER.....To warn or find fault gently
Synonyms:chide, caution, reprimand, reprehend, reproach
ADVERSARY .....ANSWER.....An opponent
Synonym:antagonist
Antonyms:cohort, confederate, ally, accomplice
ADVERSITY .....ANSWER.....Misfortune
Synonyms:affliction, mischance, reverses
AESTHETIC .....ANSWER.....Pertaining to the beautiful
AFFABLE .....ANSWER.....Sociable, courteous, and agreeable in
manner a much admired.
Synonyms: civil, complaisant, benign, gracious, genial, urbane,
cordial
AFFLUENT .....ANSWER.....Prosperous, flourishing; copious
