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