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Aus­ter­ity

[ah-STAIR-i-tee]

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Hint 1.

You may have heard the term “austerity measures” in an economics class, referring to strict governmental actions put in place during an economic crisis.

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“Unlike his friend, luxury Lou, austere Austin dressed plainly and refrained from partaking in hard alcohol. He showed steadfast austerity, usually limiting himself to a few glasses of water, or maybe an occasional glass of wine.”

What is the best definition of austerity?

A.

Unfriendliness or disagreeability


B.

Rudeness and judgmental behavior


C.

Intense strictness and self-denial


D.

The quality of being a good listener


Hint 1.

You may have heard the term “austerity measures” in an economics class, referring to strict governmental actions put in place during an economic crisis.

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“Unlike his friend, luxury Lou, austere Austin dressed plainly and refrained from partaking in hard alcohol. He showed steadfast austerity, usually limiting himself to a few glasses of water, or maybe an occasional glass of wine.”

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