austere
/ɔːˈstɪər/
aus · tere
ɔː · ˈstɪər
English Definition
adj. severe simple plain
Significado en Español
austero, severo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khắc khổ, giản dị
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Example Sentence
The monastery had an austere and simple design.
修道院设计严峻简朴。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
auster (severe, bitter, Greek) → plain, stern.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for “austere”?
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A
Lavish
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B
Ornate
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C
Stern
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D
Gregarious
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C — Stern.
“austere” means adj. severe simple plain
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The monk's ______ room contained only a narrow bed, a chair, and a candle.
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A
luxurious
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B
lavish
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C
austere
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D
ornate
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C — austere.
“austere” means adj. severe simple plain
Common questions about “austere”
What does “austere” mean?
austere — adj. severe simple plain. In Chinese: 严峻的；简朴的.
How do you pronounce “austere”?
austere is pronounced /ɔːˈstɪər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: aus · tere.
How do you use “austere” in a sentence?
The monastery had an austere and simple design. (修道院设计严峻简朴。)
What are synonyms for “austere”?
severe, strict — all close in meaning to austere (adj. severe simple plain).
Is “austere” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. austere appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “austere”?
auster (severe, bitter, Greek) → plain, stern.
