HESI A2 Vocabulary Flashcards
**What is the meaning of the word languid?
Lacking energy, or causing a lack of energy or enthusiasm
What is the meaning of burgeoning?
Growing or developing quickly
Which word has a similar meaning to “to plead with, especially in order to persuade”?
Entreat
What is the meaning of cicatrix?
New tissue that forms over a wound and later contracts into a scar
A deficit of nurses and the proliferation of opiate addiction has led to some hospitals being inadequately staffed.
To grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
What is the meaning of euphemism?
The substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
What word meaning “to stick” best fits in the sentence?
Adhere
His conduct throughout the project was** irreproachable**, displaying integrity and professionalism at all times.
Without fault and therefore impossible to criticize
The** endogenous** production of hormones within the body is crucial for maintaining various physiological processes and overall health.
Found or coming from within something, such as a system or a person’s body or mind
Aide
a person who helps another person, especially in their job or with specific tasks.
What word meaning “protection” best fits in the sentence?
Aegis
What is the meaning of the word analgesic?
Something used to stop people from feeling pain, or relating to the stopping of pain
“pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to”
Affably
medication to suppress his persistent cough and allow for better rest
Antitussive
characterized by or given to doing good?
Benevolent
