HESI A2 Vocabulary Quiz

To critique something is to ___________.

A. appraise it B. condemn it C. extol it D. berate it

Choose the meaning of the word inhibiting in the following sentence: 'This medication works by inhibiting the action of a certain enzyme.'

A. Occupying B. Speeding C. Hindering D. Enhancing

Choose the meaning of the word progeny in the following sentence: 'This is a disease that is likely to recur in a patient's progeny.'

A. Chest B. Hormones C. Offspring D. Lifetime

What is another word for paltry?

A. Insignificant B. Punitive C. Prolonged D. Economical

Choose the meaning of the word quandary in the following sentence: 'Too many potential job choices put Martin in a quandary.'

A. A place where rocks are mined B. A journey of discovery C. A state of uncertainty D. A major attempt or trial

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