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HESI, HESI A2, HESI A2 VOCABULARY
2026| CERTIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS
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paradox- correct-answer -appearing conflicting or contradictory
precocious- correct-answer -showing advanced development or maturity at an
early age
prudent- correct-answer -acting with or showing care and thought for the future
sagacious- correct-answer -having or showing keen mental discernment and good
judgment; shrewd
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seruntinize- correct-answer -examine closely and carefully
superficial- correct-answer -shallow in character and attitude, only concerned
with thing on the surface
superfluous- correct-answer -more than is needed desired, or necessary
tactful- correct-answer -showing concern to not offend others
tenacious- correct-answer -determined without change or doubt from the plan
terse- correct-answer -to the point; concise
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transient- correct-answer -lasting for only a short time or duration
trite- correct-answer -dull; common
venerable- correct-answer -worthy of respect because of wisdom or age
venerate- correct-answer -to regard with much respect
wary- correct-answer -to be cautious or suspicious
substantiate- correct-answer -confirm
HESI, HESI A2, HESI A2 VOCABULARY
2026| CERTIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
paradox- correct-answer -appearing conflicting or contradictory
precocious- correct-answer -showing advanced development or maturity at an
early age
prudent- correct-answer -acting with or showing care and thought for the future
sagacious- correct-answer -having or showing keen mental discernment and good
judgment; shrewd
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seruntinize- correct-answer -examine closely and carefully
superficial- correct-answer -shallow in character and attitude, only concerned
with thing on the surface
superfluous- correct-answer -more than is needed desired, or necessary
tactful- correct-answer -showing concern to not offend others
tenacious- correct-answer -determined without change or doubt from the plan
terse- correct-answer -to the point; concise
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transient- correct-answer -lasting for only a short time or duration
trite- correct-answer -dull; common
venerable- correct-answer -worthy of respect because of wisdom or age
venerate- correct-answer -to regard with much respect
wary- correct-answer -to be cautious or suspicious
substantiate- correct-answer -confirm