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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WordMeaning
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic