Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

AUSTERE

Ascetic

The correct answer is OPTION 2 - ascetic.

The most appropriate synonym of the word "austere" is ascetic.

• Austere means severe or strict in manner or appearance.
• Ascetic means practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding worldly pleasures.
• Complicated means difficult to understand or deal with.
• Epitome means the perfect or most representative example of something.
• Challenging means demanding or difficult to do.