HESI A2
Vocabulary HESI A2 Practice Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
_____ are very ancient people.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Chinese.' In the context of ancient civilizations, 'Chinese' is appropriately used to refer to a very ancient culture like the Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 B
C) or the Zhou dynasty (1046-256 B
C). The other choices ('The Greeks,' 'Romans,' and 'Egyptians') are also ancient civilizations, but they are not the best fit in the given sentence as they do not match the description of 'very ancient people.' The Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians are ancient too, but 'very ancient people' specifically points towards Chinese civilization during its early periods.
Therefore, 'Chinese' is the most suitable option.
Question 2 of 5
Her guileless manner is one of her most noticeable qualities. What does guileless mean?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Straightforward.' Guileless means innocent, sincere, and without deceit. It describes someone who is honest and straightforward in their actions and speech.
Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. 'Deceptive' means misleading or dishonest, 'Complex' means having many intricate parts, and 'Untrustworthy' means not reliable or trustworthy, all of which are opposite in meaning to guileless.
Question 3 of 5
Which word names a medicine whose purpose is to induce vomiting?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B, 'Emetic.' An emetic is a medication specifically designed to induce vomiting. This helps the body expel toxic substances or clear the stomach.
Choice A, 'Laxative,' aids in relieving constipation by promoting bowel movements, not inducing vomiting.
Choice C, 'Vaccine,' is a substance used to stimulate the immune system against specific diseases, not to induce vomiting.
Choice D, 'Analgesic,' refers to a medication used to relieve pain, not to induce vomiting.
Therefore, options A, C, and D are incorrect in the context of inducing vomiting.
Question 4 of 5
Which word means TO THINK ABOUT SOMETHING BEFORE MAKING A DECISION?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The word 'ruminate' means to think deeply about something before making a decision. It specifically implies reflecting or pondering carefully on a matter, indicating a thoughtful consideration process.
Choices A, B, and C are incorrect. 'Imply' means to suggest indirectly, 'transgress' means to go beyond limits or boundaries, and 'allay' means to diminish or put to rest feelings of fear or suspicion. These words do not convey the concept of thoughtful contemplation before making a decision.
Question 5 of 5
What does Labile mean?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Labile means something that changes rapidly and often. In this context, 'Stable' (
Choice
A) is the opposite of labile, 'Unchanging' (
Choice
C) and 'Rarely changing' (
Choice
D) do not capture the essence of labile. Labile is specifically used to describe something that is easily altered, constantly changing, or unstable, hence the most suitable choice is 'Changing rapidly and often' (
Choice
B).