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
embryonicof or relating to an embryo
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
figmentsomething made up or contrived
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
aridexcessively dry
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn