C2
ascetic vs monastic
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| asceticadjective/əˈset.ɪk/ | Meaning living a very simple life without comfort or pleasure, often for religious reasons | Goes with — | Example He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, eating little and owning almost nothing. |
| monasticadjective/məˈnæs.tɪk/ | Meaning relating to monks or nuns, or to the way they live in a religious community | Goes with monastic life | Example The monastic life includes long hours of prayer and silence. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The tradition values silence.