GRE Word List
AUSTERE
stern and cold in appearance or manner
The meaning of the word austere is stern and cold in appearance or manner.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| poseur | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person |
| apolitical | having no interest or involvement in political affairs |
| espionage | the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company |
| inequity | injustice |
| bland | smooth and soothing in manner or quality |
| abase | to lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem |
| pedestrian | commonplace |
| citadel | a fortress that commands (see command |
| interim | an intervening time : interval |