In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:

To most people last Christmas was an austere period

  • A prosperous
  • B harsh
  • C severe
  • D sour
  • E stern
jamb 1985english-language

The correct answer is A. prosperous

The word austere means having no comforts or luxuries, or being severe or strict in manner or attitude.

Therefore, the opposite of austere would be the state or quality of having comforts or luxuries or being genial or indulgent.

Looking at the options, the best choice is A. prosperous, which means having or being characterized by financial success or good fortune.

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