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Exitthe state of being sober or not intoxicated
After years of struggling with addiction, she finally achieved a sense of sobriety that she thought was impossible to attain.
Set 167 of SAT Vocabulary Level 3 covers 5 words: sobriety, bureaucratization, ambivalence, vagabond, elegy. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
the state of being sober or not intoxicated
After years of struggling with addiction, she finally achieved a sense of sobriety that she thought was impossible to attain.
the process of making an organization or system more bureaucratic
The bureaucratization of the government agency led to slower decision-making processes and increased frustration among employees.
the coexistence of opposing feelings or attitudes towards a person or object
Her ambivalence towards the new job was evident, as she felt excited about the opportunities but also anxious about leaving her current team.
a person who wanders from place to place without a permanent home
The vagabond roamed the streets, searching for a place to rest his weary head.
a mournful poem or song written in remembrance of someone who has died
The poet's elegy captured the profound sorrow of losing a beloved friend, evoking deep emotions in every reader.