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.

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WordMeaning
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
invoketo petition for help or support
leveea reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed
taciturntemperamentally disinclined to talk