Her ________ attitude toward child-rearing was complemented with plenty ... ...

Her ________ attitude toward child-rearing was complemented with plenty of love.
(A) austere
(B) ...
(C) ...
(D) ...
(E) ...

*This question is included in Nova Text Completions: Lesson Set

 
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Posted: 07/04/2015 21:54
Won't lenient fit?
 
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Posted: 09/24/2015 23:05
Austere mean strictly to, uncompromising or severe in manner or appearance. I can't find the clue why it should be fitted there.
Moreover , lenient sounds ok. Is not it?