NLN NEX Exam 2026 Practice Questions Complete Guide — Verified Test Bank, Answers & Rationales (New Blueprint)

NLN NEX Exam 2026 Practice Questions Complete
Guide
Welcome to the most comprehensive NLN NEX (National League for Nursing Nursing
Entrance Exam) practice bank available for 2026. This guide includes the official exam
blueprint, scoring information, and 200 brand-new practice questions covering all
three sections with detailed rationales.




1. The word "indigenous" most nearly means:

 A) Foreign
 B) Native
 C) Imported
 D) Exotic

Correct Answer: B) Native

Rationale: "Indigenous" means originating or occurring naturally in a particular place—
native. "Foreign," "imported," and "exotic" are antonyms .




2. Choose the synonym for "ephemeral":

 A) Transient
 B) Eternal
 C) Permanent
 D) Enduring

Correct Answer: A) Transient

, Rationale: "Ephemeral" means lasting for a very short time. "Transient" is its synonym.
"Eternal," "permanent," and "enduring" are antonyms .




3. The word "sagacious" most nearly means:

 A) Foolish
 B) Wise
 C) Ignorant
 D) Careless

Correct Answer: B) Wise

Rationale: "Sagacious" means having or showing keen mental discernment and good
judgment—wise. "Foolish," "ignorant," and "careless" are antonyms .




4. Choose the antonym for "mundane":

 A) Ordinary
 B) Extraordinary
 C) Common
 D) Routine

Correct Answer: B) Extraordinary

Rationale: "Mundane" means lacking interest or excitement—ordinary. "Extraordinary" is
the direct opposite. "Ordinary," "common," and "routine" are synonyms .




5. The word "nebulous" most nearly means:

 A) Clear
 B) Vague
 C) Precise
 D) Defined

, Correct Answer: B) Vague

Rationale: "Nebulous" means in the form of a cloud or haze—unclear, vague, or ill-
defined. "Clear," "precise," and "defined" are antonyms .




6. Choose the synonym for "laudable":

 A) Praiseworthy
 B) Blameworthy
 C) Disgraceful
 D) Shameful

Correct Answer: A) Praiseworthy

Rationale: "Laudable" means deserving praise and commendation. "Blameworthy,"
"disgraceful," and "shameful" are antonyms .




7. The word "extraneous" most nearly means:

 A) Relevant
 B) Essential
 C) Irrelevant
 D) Necessary

Correct Answer: C) Irrelevant

Rationale: "Extraneous" means irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.
"Relevant," "essential," and "necessary" are antonyms .




8. Choose the antonym for "benevolent":

 A) Kind
 B) Malevolent

,  C) Generous
 D) Charitable

Correct Answer: B) Malevolent

Rationale: "Benevolent" means well-meaning and kindly. "Malevolent" means having or
showing a wish to do evil to others—the direct opposite .




9. The word "paucity" most nearly means:

 A) Abundance
 B) Scarcity
 C) Excess
 D) Plenty

Correct Answer: B) Scarcity

Rationale: "Paucity" means the presence of something in only small or insufficient
quantities—scarcity. "Abundance," "excess," and "plenty" are antonyms .




10. Choose the synonym for "vindicate":

 A) Accuse
 B) Clear
 C) Condemn
 D) Blame

Correct Answer: B) Clear

Rationale: "Vindicate" means to clear someone of blame or suspicion. "Accuse,"
"condemn," and "blame" are antonyms .




11. The word "onerous" most nearly means: