GRE Word List
SOBRIETY
moderation (especially regarding indulgence in alcohol); seriousness
The meaning of the word sobriety is moderation (especially regarding indulgence in alcohol); seriousness.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rotunda | circular building or hall covered with a dome |
| dormer | window projecting upright from roof; CF. sleeping room |
| rostrum | raised platform for speech-making; pulpit |
| distrait | absentminded; distracted |
| shackle | chain; fetter; confine with shackles; N. |
| irksome | annoying; tedious; V. irk: annoy |
| coalesce | combine; fuse; N. coalescence |
| obscure | dark; vague; unclear; not well known; Ex. obscure meaning/village; V: darken; cover; make unclear; Ex. obscure the moon/meaning |
| doldrums | blues; listlessness(lack of spirit or energy); slack(inactive) period; period of stagnation; ocean area near the equator where ships cannot move because there is no wind; Ex. in the doldrums |
| commiserate | feel or express pity or sympathy for |
