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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artlesslacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured
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germinalbeing in the earliest stage of development
mawkishlacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste
mediumsomething in a middle position
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