GRE Word List

SOBRIETY

the quality or state of being sober

The meaning of the word sobriety is the quality or state of being sober.

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pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
whimsywhim
elevationthe height to which something is elevated: such as
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
equityjustice according to natural law or right
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty