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: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: stealthy. 'Insidious' means proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects. This aligns with the definition of stealthy. The word 'deadly' (B) is close but doesn't capture the gradual aspect. 'Collapsed' (C) and 'new' (D) are completely unrelated and do not fit the definition of 'insidious.'

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Threw. In this sentence, the verb needs to be in the past tense to match the action of tossing caps in the air. 'Threw' is the past tense form of 'throw,' which correctly conveys the action that has already taken place. Rationale: - A: Thorough means complete or detailed, which doesn't fit the context of the sentence. - B: Through is a preposition or adverb indicating movement from one side to the other, not a verb. - D: Throwing is the present participle form of 'throw,' which doesn't match the past tense context of the sentence.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: unnecessary. The word 'unnecessary' is misspelled as 'unneccessary' in the sentence. The correct spelling should have only one 'c' instead of two. The other choices are spelled correctly - A: physician, C: explain, and D: procedure. 'Physician' refers to a medical doctor, 'explain' means to make something clear, and 'procedure' is a series of steps to be followed. Thus, the misspelling in choice B makes it the correct answer.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: offspring. Progeny means descendants or offspring. In the sentence, 'Progeny is a term used to describe a person's ____,' the term 'progeny' refers to a person's offspring. The word 'creditors' (choice A) refers to individuals or entities to whom money is owed, not related to progeny. 'Hereditary disease' (choice C) refers to a genetic condition passed down through generations, not synonymous with progeny. 'Health status' (choice D) refers to an individual's overall health condition, unrelated to progeny. Hence, choice B is the correct answer.