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
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
mutedbeing mute : silent
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
inertlacking the power to move
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
outstripto go faster or farther than
spinto draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread