GRE Word List
QUALIFIED
limited; restricted; V. qualify: limit the meaning of; modify
The meaning of the word qualified is limited; restricted; V. qualify: limit the meaning of; modify.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| existential | pertaining to existence; pertaining to the philosophy of existentialism |
| buccaneer | pirate |
| stymie | thwart; present an obstacle; stump |
| glean | gather leavings; gather grain left behind by reapers; gather bit by bit (facts or information) often with difficulty |
| revert | relapse; backslide; turn back to; return to the former owner; N. reversion |
| colossus | gigantic statue; person or thing of great size or importance |
| haunt | (of a spirit) visit (a place); come to mind continually; visit (a place) regularly; frequent; Ex. haunted house; Ex. haunted by his last words; N: place much frequented |
| acrid | bitter (to the taste or smell); sharp; bitterly pungent |
| promote | advance in rank; advance; help to flourish; advocate; help actively in forming; publicize or popularize; Ex. Milk promotes health; Ex. promote a match/bill; Ex. promote a new product |
| avert | prevent; avoid; turn away (eyes or thought); Ex. An accident was averted by his quick thinking; Ex. She averted her eyes from the terrible sight. |
