Qualify
mediumNeutral toneKWOL-ih-fy
verb
Definition
To make less absolute; to modify or limit
Memory hook
On the GRE, to QUALIFY a statement is to add conditions — making it less absolute.
Word roots
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Examples
“She qualified her statement with several exceptions.”
“The lawyer qualified his earlier claims.”
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GRE Tip
Qualify is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "modify" or "temper" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "affirm".
Related GRE Words
alleviate
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe
mitigate
To make less severe, serious, or painful
abstemious
Moderate in eating and drinking; self-restrained
ameliorate
To make something bad or unsatisfactory better
blather
To talk at length in a foolish way; nonsensical talk
eulogize
To praise highly, especially in a formal speech
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