Vocabulary HESI A2 Practice Test

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Being overweight predisposes a person to diabetes due to several factors. Excess body fat can lead to insulin resistance, causing elevated blood sugar levels. This can eventually result in type 2 diabetes. On the other hand, cancer is not directly linked to being overweight but can be influenced by various factors such as genetics and lifestyle choices. Heart disease is often associated with obesity rather than just being overweight, as obesity can contribute to high cholesterol and hypertension. Lastly, the choice "Obesity" is not directly linked to being overweight since obesity is a more severe form of excess body fat accumulation.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Vague. NEBULOUS means unclear or lacking definite form. It is synonymous with vague. In contrast, A: Clear, C: Precise, and D: Obvious all indicate clarity and definiteness, which are the opposite of nebulous. Therefore, the correct answer is B as it best captures the meaning of nebulous.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Ruminate. To ruminate means to think deeply about something before making a decision. This word specifically implies a process of careful consideration and reflection. Choice A, imply, means to suggest indirectly and does not convey the idea of thoughtful consideration. Choice B, transgress, means to violate a rule or boundary, which is unrelated to thinking before making a decision. Choice C, allay, means to alleviate or calm, which is not related to the act of thinking before deciding. Therefore, only choice D, ruminate, aligns with the concept of contemplating before making a decision.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale after 5 retries.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Gradual. "Insidious" means developing slowly over time and is often unnoticed until it has progressed significantly. Choice A (Momentous) means significant or important, which is the opposite of insidious. Choice B (Sudden) means happening quickly, which is not characteristic of an insidious disease. Choice C (Innocuous) means harmless or not likely to cause harm, which is also contradictory to the nature of an insidious disease. Therefore, the correct answer is D (Gradual) as it aligns with the definition of insidious in the context of disease development.