HESI A2 VOCABULARY 2026 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Question 1
What is the meaning of the word abrupt?
The condition of being alone, especially when this makes you feel unhappy
Sudden or unexpected
Something that is intended to prevent disease
In a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort
or expense
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Answer Explanation
Correct
Answer: Sudden or unexpected
Abrupt means sudden or unexpected.
A strong hand gripped her arm, bringing her to an abrupt stop.
Something that is intended to prevent disease is incorrect. This is the meaning of
the word prophylactic.
The condition of being alone, especially when this makes you feel unhappy is
incorrect. This is the meaning of the word isolation.
In a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or
expense is incorrect. This is the meaning of the word efficiency.
1. Question 2 of 50
Which word has a similar meaning to the word malfunctioning?
Illogical
Tenacious
Parsimonious
, Dysfunctional
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Answer Explanation
Correct
Answer: Dysfunctional
Dysfunctional means not performing normally, as an organ or structure of the
body; malfunctioning.
Plain abdominal X-rays are useful to detect gaseous distention of
the dysfunctional organs.
Tenacious is incorrect. Tenacious means holding fast; characterized by keeping a
firm hold.
Illogical is incorrect. Illogical means someone or something that lacks sense or
clear, sound reasoning.
Parsimonious is incorrect. Parsimonious means someone who is not willing to
spend money or to give or use a lot of something.
2. Question 3 of 50
What is the meaning of the word febrile?
Having no money or anything else of value
Pertaining to or marked by fever
Causing or capable of causing disease
The act of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms
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Answer Explanation
Correct
Answer: Pertaining to or marked by fever
Febrile means pertaining to or marked by fever.
, Last December, my son had to be taken to the hospital after suffering
a febrile seizure.
Having no money or anything else of value is incorrect. This is the meaning of the
word indigent.
Causing or capable of causing disease is incorrect. This is the meaning of the
word pathogenic.
The act of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms is incorrect. This is
the meaning of the word diagnosis.
3. Question 4 of 50
What is the meaning of the word languid?
Lacking energy, or causing a lack of energy or enthusiasm
Having no money or anything else of value
Relating to old people, especially with regard to their healthcare
Growing or developing quickly
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Answer Explanation
Correct
Answer: Lacking energy, or causing a lack of energy or enthusiasm
Languid refers to someone or something that is lacking energy, or causing a lack of
energy or enthusiasm.
His languid manner showed he hadn’t fully recovered from the disease and was still
weak.
Having no money or anything else of value is incorrect. This is the meaning of the
word indigent.
Growing or developing quickly is incorrect. This is the meaning of the
word burgeoning.
, Relating to the elderly, especially with regard to their healthcare is incorrect.
This is the meaning of the word geriatric.
4. Question 5 of 50
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.
The nurse developed a detailed diet regimen for the patient.
Something that is first in order, rank, or importance
Existing or situated within the limits or surface of something
Concealed or disguised
A regulated course, as of diet, exercise, or manner of living, intended to
preserve or restore health or to attain some result
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Answer Explanation
Correct
Answer: A regulated course, as of diet, exercise, or manner of living, intended to
preserve or restore health or to attain some result
Regimen is a regulated course, as of diet, exercise, or manner of living, intended to
preserve or restore health or to attain some result.
Always consult your healthcare provider before beginning a new regimen.
Something that is first in order, rank, or importance is incorrect. This is the
meaning of the word primary.
Existing or situated within the limits or surface of something is incorrect. This is
the meaning of the word internal.
Concealed or disguised is incorrect. This is the meaning of the word covert.
5. Question 6 of 50
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.
The nurse gave concise instructions to the patient.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Question 1
What is the meaning of the word abrupt?
The condition of being alone, especially when this makes you feel unhappy
Sudden or unexpected
Something that is intended to prevent disease
In a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort
or expense
End Quiz
Answer Explanation
Correct
Answer: Sudden or unexpected
Abrupt means sudden or unexpected.
A strong hand gripped her arm, bringing her to an abrupt stop.
Something that is intended to prevent disease is incorrect. This is the meaning of
the word prophylactic.
The condition of being alone, especially when this makes you feel unhappy is
incorrect. This is the meaning of the word isolation.
In a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or
expense is incorrect. This is the meaning of the word efficiency.
1. Question 2 of 50
Which word has a similar meaning to the word malfunctioning?
Illogical
Tenacious
Parsimonious
, Dysfunctional
End Quiz
Answer Explanation
Correct
Answer: Dysfunctional
Dysfunctional means not performing normally, as an organ or structure of the
body; malfunctioning.
Plain abdominal X-rays are useful to detect gaseous distention of
the dysfunctional organs.
Tenacious is incorrect. Tenacious means holding fast; characterized by keeping a
firm hold.
Illogical is incorrect. Illogical means someone or something that lacks sense or
clear, sound reasoning.
Parsimonious is incorrect. Parsimonious means someone who is not willing to
spend money or to give or use a lot of something.
2. Question 3 of 50
What is the meaning of the word febrile?
Having no money or anything else of value
Pertaining to or marked by fever
Causing or capable of causing disease
The act of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms
End Quiz
Answer Explanation
Correct
Answer: Pertaining to or marked by fever
Febrile means pertaining to or marked by fever.
, Last December, my son had to be taken to the hospital after suffering
a febrile seizure.
Having no money or anything else of value is incorrect. This is the meaning of the
word indigent.
Causing or capable of causing disease is incorrect. This is the meaning of the
word pathogenic.
The act of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms is incorrect. This is
the meaning of the word diagnosis.
3. Question 4 of 50
What is the meaning of the word languid?
Lacking energy, or causing a lack of energy or enthusiasm
Having no money or anything else of value
Relating to old people, especially with regard to their healthcare
Growing or developing quickly
End Quiz
Answer Explanation
Correct
Answer: Lacking energy, or causing a lack of energy or enthusiasm
Languid refers to someone or something that is lacking energy, or causing a lack of
energy or enthusiasm.
His languid manner showed he hadn’t fully recovered from the disease and was still
weak.
Having no money or anything else of value is incorrect. This is the meaning of the
word indigent.
Growing or developing quickly is incorrect. This is the meaning of the
word burgeoning.
, Relating to the elderly, especially with regard to their healthcare is incorrect.
This is the meaning of the word geriatric.
4. Question 5 of 50
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.
The nurse developed a detailed diet regimen for the patient.
Something that is first in order, rank, or importance
Existing or situated within the limits or surface of something
Concealed or disguised
A regulated course, as of diet, exercise, or manner of living, intended to
preserve or restore health or to attain some result
End Quiz
Answer Explanation
Correct
Answer: A regulated course, as of diet, exercise, or manner of living, intended to
preserve or restore health or to attain some result
Regimen is a regulated course, as of diet, exercise, or manner of living, intended to
preserve or restore health or to attain some result.
Always consult your healthcare provider before beginning a new regimen.
Something that is first in order, rank, or importance is incorrect. This is the
meaning of the word primary.
Existing or situated within the limits or surface of something is incorrect. This is
the meaning of the word internal.
Concealed or disguised is incorrect. This is the meaning of the word covert.
5. Question 6 of 50
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.
The nurse gave concise instructions to the patient.
