Words in Context

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 3/5

The senator qualified her endorsement of the bill by noting several provisions she found troubling. While she would vote yes, she wanted constituents to understand that her support was not unconditional.

As used in the text, what does the word "qualified" most nearly mean?

  • A

    limited

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  • B

    certified

  • C

    withdrew

  • D

    intensified

Explanation

The senator adds caveats and notes her support is "not unconditional," so "qualified" means limited or restricted, not certified (the more common sense) or withdrawn.

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