Question

The root austeros means "strict or harsh." The suffix -ity means "state of."

Answer 1

Answer:

Severe is the correct answer

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer: D) It is severe.

Explanation: Austerity, strict/harsh state of. one can deduce that it is not fearless or informal with minimal effort. Strict can become complex, but does not carry the meaning of complex, so we can eliminate that as well, which leaves us with severe as our answer.