HESI A2 VOCABULARY QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 | LATEST U… EXAM
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HESI A2 Vocabulary
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Latest
Updated Questions
(Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
129 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 129 HESI A2 vocabulary questions, each with its correct answer and a
detailed rationale. It also includes diagrams and images to enhance understanding. This
resource is suitable for students preparing for HESI A2 certification, offering a comprehensive
way to study and review essential vocabulary.
CONTENTS
• General Vocabulary - Negative Traits & • General Vocabulary - Positive Traits
Actions
• General Vocabulary - Describing • Medical Terminology - Conditions &
Situations & Concepts States
• Medical Terminology - Procedures & • Medical Terminology - Anatomy &
Diagnostics Physiology
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 129
Proscribe
CORRECT ANSWER
Forbid
RATIONALE
To proscribe means to forbid or prohibit something, often by law or by some authority. This definition
directly aligns with the meaning of "forbid.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 129
Repugnant
CORRECT ANSWER
Offensive; to morals
RATIONALE
The term "repugnant" denotes something that causes disgust or strong disapproval, fundamentally
violating moral sensibilities and thus being offensive to morals. This aligns with the principle that
language often carries inherent moral judgments based on societal norms and ethical standards.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 129
Untenable
CORRECT ANSWER
No support; ground
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, RATIONALE
Untenable" signifies something that cannot be defended or maintained, directly correlating to a lack of
support or a weak foundation. This question tests the understanding of nuanced vocabulary and its
application to abstract concepts of stability.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 129
deleterious
CORRECT ANSWER
harmful or deadly to living things
RATIONALE
Deleterious describes something that causes damage or injury, thus it is harmful or deadly to living
organisms. This question tests understanding of vocabulary related to negative physiological or
biological effects.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 129
deter
CORRECT ANSWER
to prevent or discourage
RATIONALE
Deterring an action means to prevent or discourage its occurrence, often by instilling doubt or fear of
the consequences. This definition highlights the core concept of dissuasion through potential negative
outcomes.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 129
disdain
CORRECT ANSWER
lack of respect or intense dislike
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, RATIONALE
Disdain signifies a feeling of contempt and scorn, reflecting a profound lack of respect or an intense
aversion towards something or someone. This semantic core emphasizes the dismissive and often
negative emotional judgment inherent in the word.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 129
enervating
CORRECT ANSWER
causing debilitation or weakness
RATIONALE
Enervating describes something that drains one's physical or mental vitality, leading to a state of
extreme tiredness and weakness. This concept tests the understanding of how an action or condition
can deplete energy reserves.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 129
exasperate
CORRECT ANSWER
to intensely irritated or frustrated
RATIONALE
To exasperate means to intensely irritate or frustrate someone, often to the point of annoyance or anger.
This definition captures the core meaning of the word as a strong emotional response to provocation.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 129
extenuating
CORRECT ANSWER
diminish the seriousness of something
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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 Questions
(Rationales)
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
129 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 129 HESI A2 vocabulary questions, each with its correct answer and a
detailed rationale. It also includes diagrams and images to enhance understanding. This
resource is suitable for students preparing for HESI A2 certification, offering a comprehensive
way to study and review essential vocabulary.
CONTENTS
• General Vocabulary - Negative Traits & • General Vocabulary - Positive Traits
Actions
• General Vocabulary - Describing • Medical Terminology - Conditions &
Situations & Concepts States
• Medical Terminology - Procedures & • Medical Terminology - Anatomy &
Diagnostics Physiology
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 129
Proscribe
CORRECT ANSWER
Forbid
RATIONALE
To proscribe means to forbid or prohibit something, often by law or by some authority. This definition
directly aligns with the meaning of "forbid.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 129
Repugnant
CORRECT ANSWER
Offensive; to morals
RATIONALE
The term "repugnant" denotes something that causes disgust or strong disapproval, fundamentally
violating moral sensibilities and thus being offensive to morals. This aligns with the principle that
language often carries inherent moral judgments based on societal norms and ethical standards.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 129
Untenable
CORRECT ANSWER
No support; ground
Page 2
, RATIONALE
Untenable" signifies something that cannot be defended or maintained, directly correlating to a lack of
support or a weak foundation. This question tests the understanding of nuanced vocabulary and its
application to abstract concepts of stability.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 129
deleterious
CORRECT ANSWER
harmful or deadly to living things
RATIONALE
Deleterious describes something that causes damage or injury, thus it is harmful or deadly to living
organisms. This question tests understanding of vocabulary related to negative physiological or
biological effects.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 129
deter
CORRECT ANSWER
to prevent or discourage
RATIONALE
Deterring an action means to prevent or discourage its occurrence, often by instilling doubt or fear of
the consequences. This definition highlights the core concept of dissuasion through potential negative
outcomes.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 129
disdain
CORRECT ANSWER
lack of respect or intense dislike
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, RATIONALE
Disdain signifies a feeling of contempt and scorn, reflecting a profound lack of respect or an intense
aversion towards something or someone. This semantic core emphasizes the dismissive and often
negative emotional judgment inherent in the word.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 129
enervating
CORRECT ANSWER
causing debilitation or weakness
RATIONALE
Enervating describes something that drains one's physical or mental vitality, leading to a state of
extreme tiredness and weakness. This concept tests the understanding of how an action or condition
can deplete energy reserves.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 129
exasperate
CORRECT ANSWER
to intensely irritated or frustrated
RATIONALE
To exasperate means to intensely irritate or frustrate someone, often to the point of annoyance or anger.
This definition captures the core meaning of the word as a strong emotional response to provocation.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 129
extenuating
CORRECT ANSWER
diminish the seriousness of something
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