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sobriety

noun/səˈbraɪəṭi/

definition

the state of being sober or not intoxicated

example

After years of struggling with addiction, she finally achieved a sense of sobriety that she thought was impossible to attain.

synonyms
abstinencetemperanceclarity
word origin — from Latin 'sobrietas', from 'sobrius' meaning 'sober'

sobriety, bureaucratization, ambivalence, vagabond, elegy: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from SAT Vocabulary Level 3 set 167. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

  1. sobriety · noun/səˈbraɪəṭi/

    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.

    Synonyms: abstinence, temperance, clarity

    Origin: from Latin 'sobrietas', from 'sobrius' meaning 'sober'

  2. bureaucratization · noun/ˌbjʊrəˌkrædəˈzeɪʃən/

    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.

    Synonyms: bureaucracy, red tape, administration

    Origin: The term originates from the combination of 'bureaucracy' (from French 'bureaucratie') meaning a system of government or management characterized by specialization of functions and strict adherence to rules, and the suffix '-ization', indicating a process or action.

  3. ambivalence · noun/æmˈbɪvələns/

    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.

    Synonyms: uncertainty, indecision, mixed feelings

    Origin: from Latin 'ambivalentia', from 'ambi-' meaning 'both' and 'valent' meaning 'having power or strength'

  4. vagabond · noun/ˈvæɡəˌbɑnd/

    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.

    Synonyms: drifter, wanderer, nomad

    Origin: from Middle English 'vagabounde', from Latin 'vagabundus', meaning 'wandering'.

  5. elegy · noun/ˈɛlədʒi/

    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.

    Synonyms: lament, dirge, requiem

    Origin: from Greek 'elegia', meaning 'elegy, mournful poem', derived from 'elegeia', which relates to 'elegeion' meaning ‘to sing’.