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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smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
regattaa rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
chaffingthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
brevityshortness of duration
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose