GRE Word List

QUALIFY

to reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify

The meaning of the word qualify is to reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify.

Random words

WordMeaning
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
carillona set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard
marshala high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
tactfulhaving or showing tact
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance