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.

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rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
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rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things
stocka store or supply accumulated or available
efficacythe power to produce an effect
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
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irreconcilableimpossible to reconcile