Hesi Voc Flashcards
What does abhorrence mean?
Despising something or someone
Example: Now, I remember as a child having a deep abhorrence for routine.
Define abrasion.
An area that is sore, scraped, or rubbed away
Example: After falling off from his bike, Richard presented multiple abrasions on his knees and elbows.
What does abrupt mean?
Sudden or unexpected
Example: A strong hand gripped her arm, bringing her to an abrupt stop.
What is an abscess?
A swollen, inflamed area in bodily tissues, in which pus gathers
Example: The endodontist performed a root canal to drain the abscess in the patient’s molar.
What does it mean to abstain?
To choose not to do or have something or to refrain deliberately
Example: I am trying to abstain from sweets for my new diet.
What does abstemious mean?
Someone who abstains or is moderate, often specifically in their consumption of food and beverage
Example: My grandfather is a man of abstemious habits.
What does abundance refer to?
A situation in which there is more than enough of something
Example: The dancer had talent in abundance, but she lacked the motivation to practice every day.
Define access.
Permission, liberty, or the ability to enter, approach, or pass to and from a place
Example: Investigators wanted to get access to his home.
What does accountable mean?
Subject to the obligation to report, explain, or justify something
Example: He was held accountable for his actions at work.
What does acumen mean?
Keenness and depth of perception
Example: He has the acumen to make sound business decisions.
What is meant by acute?
Sharpness or severity of sudden onset
Example: He had had a short illness, there had been a brief time of acute suffering, and then all was over.
Define addictive.
A drug or substance that causes or is likely to cause someone to develop a compulsive, harmful need towards such substance
Example: The pharmacist explained that the pills were not thought to be addictive.
What does adequate mean?
Sufficient for a specific need or requirement
Example: We agreed the setup was adequate and thanked him for his efforts.
What does adhere mean?
To stick or be attached firmly to a surface
Example: More people started adhering to our association after we appeared on that fantastic show on Channel 6.
What is adulation?
Excessive admiration or praise
Example: After a while, it becomes hard to cope with the adulation of the fans.
What does adverse mean?
Having a negative or harmful effect on something
Example: The adverse weather conditions forced us to cancel our sailing trip.
What does aegis mean?
Protection; support
Example: A child whose welfare is now under the aegis of the courts.
Define affably.
Pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to
Example: The affable manager helped to ease the frustrations of the disappointed customer.
What does affect mean in terms of health?
To cause illness, symptoms
Example: Heart disease affects millions of patients each year.
What does affect mean in terms of influence?
To have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something
Example: The burgeoning tourist industry will help the island country’s economy recover.
What does ‘aggrieved’ mean?
Unhappy and angry because of unfair treatment.
One aggrieved parent complained that he still hadn’t been able to have a meeting with the teacher despite requesting it multiple times.
What is the meaning of ‘aid’?
To give assistance.
He gave aid to the victims of the fire.
What is ‘alcohol’?
A clear liquid that can produce drunkenness, also used as a solvent.
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy is very harmful to the fetus.
What does ‘allude’ mean?
To refer casually or indirectly.
Mrs. Simons alluded to some health problems, without being specific.
