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austerity

aus·ter·i·ty

austerity

 
 
pronunciation:
aw ste rih ti
features:
Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
inflections: austerities
definition: the condition or quality of being very stern and serious.
The teacher's austerity made it difficult for the students to enjoy school.
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