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
laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
jetsamthe part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
tingea slight staining or suffusing shade or color
omnipotentalmighty
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate