Nursing Elites

1. What does Torpid mean?

• A. Energetic
• B. Sluggish
• C. Fast
• D. Slow

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Sluggish.' Torpid means being slow or inactive. Choice A, 'Energetic,' is the opposite of torpid. Choice C, 'Fast,' is not synonymous with torpid as it refers to quickness rather than sluggishness. Choice D, 'Slow,' is somewhat related to torpid but does not fully capture the inactive aspect of the term.

2. Which word correctly completes the sentence? 'The men and women of the graduating class ___ their caps in the air.'

• A. Thorough
• B. Through
• C. Threw
• D. Throwing

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Threw.' In this sentence, we need the past tense form of the verb 'throw' to show the action that occurred. Therefore, 'threw' is the correct choice. 'Thorough' (choice A) means complete or exhaustive, which doesn't fit the context of the sentence. 'Through' (choice B) is a preposition or an adverb, not the correct verb form. 'Throwing' (choice D) is the present participle form and does not match the past tense needed in the sentence.

3. She went to the party _____ her dislike for the host.

• A. because of
• B. despite
• C. in spite of
• D. due to

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'despite.' 'Despite' is used to indicate a contrast between attending the party and the dislike for the host. 'Because of' (choice A) is incorrect as it would imply that she attended the party specifically because of her dislike for the host. 'In spite of' (choice C) has the same meaning as 'despite' but is less commonly used. 'Due to' (choice D) is incorrect as it is used to show causation, which does not fit the context of the sentence.

4. What is the meaning of perused?

• A. Passed judgment on
• B. Engaged in
• C. Read thoroughly
• D. Took notes about

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'Read thoroughly.' The word 'perused' means to read or examine carefully or in detail. It does not imply passing judgment, engaging in, or taking notes. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because 'perused' specifically refers to reading thoroughly, not making judgments, participating in, or taking notes.

5. What is the meaning of superfluous?

• A. Maximum
• B. Excessive
• C. Insipid
• D. Soggy

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Superfluous means unnecessary or more than what is needed. It refers to something that is excessive or redundant. Choice B, "Excessive," is the correct synonym for superfluous. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. "Maximum" (Choice A) means the greatest possible amount, "Insipid" (Choice C) means lacking flavor or interest, and "Soggy" (Choice D) means soaked with liquid or water.

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