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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abeyance | a state of temporary inactivity : suspension |
| incontrovertible | not open to question : indisputable |
| teetotalism | the principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks |
| pell-mell | in mingled confusion or disorder |
| sherbet | a cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice |
| mar | to ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil |
| satire | a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn |
| pertinacious | adhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design |
| servile | of or befitting a menial position |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |