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Direction: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words in the given sentence.
He was severe in his manner, due to his rigidly puritanical outlook.

  1. A
    austere
  2. B
    faithful
  3. C
    authentic
  4. D
    precise

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The term "austere" means strict, severe, or uncompromising in manner, attitude, or appearance. It serves as an exact one-word substitute for "severe in his manner".

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Direction: Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words in the given sentence.
He was severe in his manner, due to his rigidly puritanical outlook.
A
austere
B
faithful
C
authentic
D
precise

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