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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |
| epaulet | something that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| whimsy | whim |
| elevation | the height to which something is elevated: such as |
| schematic | of or relating to a scheme or schema |
| diminution | the act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease |
| equity | justice according to natural law or right |
| forfeit | something forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty |