What does AUSTERE mean?
You have 5 seconds. Pick your answer, then check it. From our YU SABI? daily WASSCE English quiz video, 27 October 2026.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals:
The boarding school is known for its AUSTERE meals of rice and plain soup.
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Answer: A. simple
“Austere” means very plain and simple, with nothing extra.
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The answer is A: simple. “Austere” means very plain and simple, with nothing extra.
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals:
Musa was OBLIVIOUS to the noise as he read his novel.
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Answer: C. unaware
“Oblivious” means not noticing what is around you, so “unaware”.
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Playing football on the busy road is HAZARDOUS.
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Answer: D. dangerous
“Hazardous” means “dangerous”. Cars on the busy road can hurt you.
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