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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WordMeaning
eventualcontingent
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
analgesiainsensibility to pain without loss of consciousness
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
satiatefilled to satiety