HESI A2 Vocabulary Practice Test

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Assemble. "To gather together" implies bringing things or people together in one place, which is the definition of "assemble." Choice A, Semblance, means outward appearance or resemblance, not gathering. Choice B, Assembly, is close but lacks the action of bringing things together. Choice C, Appearance, refers to how something looks, not the act of gathering. Therefore, D is the only choice that accurately reflects the meaning of "to gather together."

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Produced within the body. Endogenous refers to something that originates or is produced internally by the body. In this context, endogenous substances are naturally produced by the body's cells or organs. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because endogenous specifically refers to internal production and is not related to being produced outside the body, taken from an external source, or linked to environmental factors. Therefore, the correct choice is B as it accurately reflects the definition of endogenous.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because in this sentence, 'fast' is modifying the verb 'runs,' making it an adverb. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, indicating how an action is performed. In choices A and B, 'fast' is used as an adjective to describe the car, not modifying a verb. In choice C, 'fast' is an adjective describing the runner, not modifying a verb.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Confinement away from the general population. Quarantine refers to the isolation of individuals who may have been exposed to a contagious disease to prevent the spread to others. This choice is correct because quarantine involves separating potentially infected individuals from the rest of the population. Choice A (Isolation) is similar but not specific to disease control measures. Choice C (Treatment) does not capture the concept of separation. Choice D (Exposure) is incorrect as quarantine is about preventing exposure, not promoting it.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Add to. Augment means to increase or enhance something. In this context, choosing the correct answer involves understanding the definition of the word. To decrease (A), eliminate (C), and diminish (D) all suggest reducing or taking away, which is the opposite of augmenting. By process of elimination, we can see that "Add to" is the most appropriate choice based on the meaning of the word "augment."