Stabsgebaude

Austere

(adj) severe or strict in manner or appearance.

Berating

(v) to scold or criticize angrily.

Meticulously

(adv.) great attention to detail; thorough.

Mirage

(n) optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions.

Probation

(n) the release of a prisoner from detention, subject to a period of good behavior under supervision.

Prudent

(adj.) acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

Scribe

(n) a person who copies out documents.

Snippet

(n) a small piece or brief extract.

Taut

(adj.) stretched or pulled tight