sobriety [ suh’-BRAHY-i-tee, soh- ]
[noun]
MEANING:
- in a sober condition
- abstinence in the consumption of or moderation when consuming alcohol
- solemnity, sedateness or seriousness
USAGE EXAMPLE 1:
He was asked to leave class because of his lack of sobriety.
USAGE EXAMPLE 2:
My husband completed 11 years of sobriety yesterday, she announces, her smile growing radiant with the heavy applause that follows.
fruition [ froo-ISH-uh’ n ]
[noun]
MEANING:
- achievement, realization or attainment
- a state or condition of bearing fruit or actualization
- enjoyment or contentment
USAGE EXAMPLE 1:
The very thought, that his plans were to reach fruition, made him euphoric.
USAGE EXAMPLE 2:
Last week we outlined the potential benefits deflation could hold for those over 75, and this week’s findings show these benefits in fruition.
warrant [ WAWR-uh’nt ]
[noun,transitive verb]
MEANING:
- (n.) a sanction or an authorisation esp. one given by a superior
- (n.) grounds or justification for beliefs
- (tr.v.) to sanction or authorise
- (tr.v.) to vouch for or guarantee the reliability or accuracy.
USAGE EXAMPLE 1:
A warrant was issued in his name by the police when he was accused of plundering his employer’s house.
USAGE EXAMPLE 2:
More than 1,000 arrest warrants have been issued this year against officials suspected of corruption, including 52 in senior posts.
discernible [ di-SUR-nuh’-buh’l ]
[adjective]
MEANING:
- capable of being perceived
- distinguishable
- which can be seen or understood
USAGE EXAMPLE 1:
As the fog descended upon the town the people walking on the streets were barely discernible from the balcony.
USAGE EXAMPLE 2:
On the other hand there was also a discernible inclination amongst some SOE officers to be associated with a spectacular, war-winning coup de main operation.
impeach [ im-PEECH ]
[transitive verb]
MEANING:
- to accuse an official before an appropriate tribunal of misconduct in office
- to challenge the credibility of
- to charge with improper conduct as an official.
USAGE EXAMPLE 1:
The commissioner was impeached for his involvement in the allotment of residential premises as commercial premises to certain parties.
USAGE EXAMPLE 2:
He predicted that the Republicans would lose their majority in the House in the next election if they voted to impeach the president.
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