HESI A2 VOCABULARY 2026

HESI A2 VOCABULARY 2026


Abrasive

Correct answer: Irritating; rude or unfriendly



Abstain

Correct answer: To voluntarily refrain from



Accountable

Correct answer: Answerable; responsible for one's actions



Acute

Correct answer: Severe or Intense



Adhere

Correct answer: To hold fast or stick together



Adjacent

Correct answer: Close to; Nearby



Adverse

Correct answer: Undesirable, possibly harmful



Alleviate

Correct answer: To make less severe; to relieve

, Ambiguous

Correct answer: Of uncertain meaning



Ambulate

Correct answer: To walk



Analogous

Correct answer: Comparable; similar



Anemic

Correct answer: Weak; lifeless



Anomaly

Correct answer: Something abnormal or unusual



Apathy

Correct answer: Lack of concern/interest



Articulate

Correct answer: To speak clearly; to put into words



Assert

Correct answer: To state something strongly



Atrophy

Correct answer: To gradually weaken due to lack of use/ neglect