What does respite mean?

Questions 54

HESI A2

HESI A2 Test Bank

HESI A2 Practice Vocabulary Questions

Question 1 of 5

What does respite mean?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Respite means a period of rest or relief. It refers to a temporary break or relief from something challenging or stressful. It is a time to relax and recharge, providing a sense of ease or comfort rather than pain or burden. 'Rest' (choice A) is related to respite but does not capture the aspect of temporary relief. 'Pain' (choice C) and 'Burden' (choice D) are opposite in meaning to respite, as they signify discomfort and heaviness, respectively, which are not synonymous with the concept of respite.

Question 2 of 5

What does 'abrupt' mean?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

What is the definition of adverse?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The term 'adverse' is used to describe something that is unfavorable, unwanted, or potentially harmful. This makes choice B, 'Undesired, possibly harmful,' the correct definition. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they describe positive (desirable, beneficial) or neutral characteristics, which are the opposite of what 'adverse' means.

Question 4 of 5

What does 'Compensatory' mean?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The term 'Compensatory' means offsetting or making up for something. In this context, it refers to the act of providing something in order to make up for a deficiency or loss. It is not related to being harmful, hindering, or adding unnecessary work. 'Harmful' (Choice A), 'Adding unnecessary work' (Choice C), and 'Hindering' (Choice D) are incorrect as they do not align with the meaning of 'Compensatory.'

Question 5 of 5

What does 'Contour' mean?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The term 'Contour' specifically refers to the shape or outline of something. In art and geography, contours are used to represent the outline or shape of an object or landform, making choice B the correct definition. Choice A, 'Flat area,' is incorrect as it does not capture the essence of contour which is about the shape or outline. Choice C, 'Volume of a structure,' is unrelated to the concept of contour. Choice D, 'Height of a structure,' is also incorrect as contour is more about the shape and not the height of an object.

Access More Questions!

HESI A2 Basic


$99/ 30 days

HESI A2 Premium


$150/ 90 days

Similar Questions