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
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard
nebulousof, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
cauterizeto sear with a cautery or caustic
cataracta clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
queuea braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head