seriousness; the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
His sobriety and calm demeanor made him a trusted leader.
Vocabulary like sobriety appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
nonbelieving; denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion
slink; lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
residue; convert into slag
sloppy; in a careless or reckless manner
laziness; a disinclination to work or exert yourself
slow moving; moving slowly
melt or fuse; extract (metals) by heating
burn without flame; burn slowly and without a flame
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