stark; severely simple
The monastery had austere rooms with only a bed and desk.
Vocabulary like austere appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
wasting away; a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
reach; to gain with effort
weaken; weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance)
mindset; a complex mental state involving beliefs, feelings, and values
gradual reduction; erosion by friction
reckless; invulnerable to fear or intimidation
add; increase; enlarge or increase
encouraging; auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
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