QUALIFY (v.)
[kwol-uh-fahy]
– to be able to pass or meet a set of standards
Example: The athlete qualified to compete for the championships.
Additional Definition: Qualify can also be used with an object, as in “The lawyer qualified his statement.” In this case, qualify means to “make something more specific.”
HANDICAP (n.)
[han-dee-kap]
– a condition wherein a person is not physically or mentally fit; a disability
Example: There is usually a special area on trains and subways for people with handicaps.
Additional Definition: Handicap may also be used for non-living things. For example: “The main handicap of our government is lack of discipline.” In this case, handicap refers to anything that is lacking or needed.
PETITION (n.)
[puh-tish-uhn]
– a written and legal request that asks for an action on a certain issue
Example: The employees made a petition to increase their salary.
Additional Info: If a petition is made by more than one person, everyone involved in the petition must sign their names in the document.
SET ONE'S EYES (idiom)
[set] [wuhns] [ahy]
– to aim for something
Example: I am setting my eye on that job promotion.
Additional Question: What are you setting your eye on in your current job?
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