Qualifying words are used to modify or restrict the meaning of a statement. IFS, BUTS, ORSO, IMEAN, EVENSO, and ASITWERE are all qualifying words that can be used to add emphasis or nuance to a sentence. IFS is an abbreviation for 'if and only if, ' which is used to indicate that a certain condition must be met in order for something to be true. BUTS is an abbreviation for 'but also, ' which is used to add an additional point to a statement. ORSO is an abbreviation for 'or so, ' which is used to indicate that a number or amount is approximate. IMEAN is an abbreviation for 'I mean, ' which is used to clarify or explain a statement. EVENSO is an abbreviation for 'even so, ' which is used to indicate that a statement is still true despite any contrary evidence. Finally, ASITWERE is an abbreviation for 'as it were, ' which is used to indicate that a statement is figurative rather than literal.