HESI A2 Vocabulary Quizlet

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: forbid. 'Proscribe' means to officially forbid something. The root word 'pro' means 'before' or 'in front of,' and 'scribe' means 'write.' Therefore, 'proscribe' literally means 'to write before,' as in writing a law or rule to prohibit something. Choice A, anticipate, is incorrect as it means to expect or foresee. Choice B, prevent, is incorrect as it means to stop something from happening. Choice C, defeat, is incorrect as it means to overcome or win against someone or something.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: "Were raised." In this context, the phrase should be in the passive voice to indicate that the glasses were lifted by the guests. The verb "raised" is the correct past participle form of "raise" when used in the passive voice. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they either use the incorrect past participle form of the verb ("risen" in A and B) or use an intransitive verb that does not convey the intended meaning ("arose" in D, which means to come into existence).

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: corresponding. In this context, 'symmetric' refers to patterns on the patient's back that are identical or similar on both sides. Symmetry implies correspondence or similarity in shape, size, or arrangement. Scabbed (A) and painful (B) do not relate to the concept of symmetry. Geometric (D) is also incorrect as it specifically refers to shapes and forms, not necessarily to the idea of correspondence or similarity.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Occurrence. In this context, 'incidence' refers to the frequency or rate at which smoking is happening. It is not referring to prestige, glamour, or influence. 'Prestige' and 'glamour' are about status and attractiveness, which are not relevant in the context of smoking rates. 'Influence' refers to the impact or sway of something, which does not directly relate to the frequency or rate of smoking. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: paroxysm. A paroxysm is defined as a sudden, violent outburst or spasm, making it synonymous with 'a violent seizure.' 'Revelation' means a surprising and previously unknown fact, 'nutrient' refers to a substance that provides nourishment, and 'contraption' is a mechanical device or gadget. These choices are not related to the concept of a violent seizure, making them incorrect in this context.