HESI A2 Vocabulary Practice Test

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: A deficiency or lack of something. 'Deficit' refers to a shortage or insufficiency of a particular quantity or quality. It is the opposite of an excess (choice A), abundance (choice C), or a stable amount (choice D). The term 'deficit' specifically implies a lack or inadequacy in comparison to what is required or expected.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Prefix. A prefix is a word part placed before a word to change its meaning. It modifies the root word's meaning. For example, adding "un-" before "happy" changes the meaning to "unhappy." Affix (B) is a broader term that includes both prefixes and suffixes. Suffix (C) is a word part placed after a word, and Vocab (D) stands for vocabulary, which is not directly related to changing the meaning of a word.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: To draw together. In the context of contracts, 'contract' refers to an agreement between two or more parties where they come together and bind themselves to certain terms. Choice A, 'to expand,' is incorrect because a contract involves parties coming together, not expanding. Choice C, 'to elongate,' is incorrect because it refers to stretching or lengthening, which is not related to forming a contract. Choice D, 'to dissolve,' is incorrect because it means to end or terminate, the opposite of what a contract does, which is to establish an agreement.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Expecting a child. "Gravid" specifically refers to a pregnant female. This term is used in biology to describe an animal that is carrying developing offspring. The other choices are incorrect because "Thin" (A), "Infected" (C), and "Healing" (D) do not accurately define the term "Gravid." This term is solely related to pregnancy and does not have any association with being thin, infected, or healing.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Wide open. "Gaping" typically refers to something being wide open or having a large opening. This can be inferred from the word itself, as "gaping" implies a significant space or opening. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not align with the typical meaning of "gaping." A (Partially closed) suggests the opposite of what "gaping" means, C (Narrow) implies a small opening rather than a wide one, and D (Sealed) indicates something being completely closed rather than open. By process of elimination and understanding the definition of "gaping," the correct answer is B.