Question
acerbic (ә-ser′-bik) adj. [Latin from acerbus, harsh or bitter of taste]
sharply critical
sarcastic in tone
How does the word’s origin connect to its current meaning?
(1 point)
Responses
Its Latin origin describes a pleasant manner, while its current meaning describes a harsh one.
Its Latin origin describes a pleasant manner, while its current meaning describes a harsh one.
Its Latin origin refers to a tone of voice, while its current meaning describes a type of criticism.
Its Latin origin refers to a tone of voice, while its current meaning describes a type of criticism.
Its Latin origin describes a harsh flavor, while its current meaning describes a harsh manner.
Its Latin origin describes a harsh flavor, while its current meaning describes a harsh manner.
Its Latin origin refers to a critical point of view, while its current meaning describes a sarcastic manner.
Its Latin origin refers to a critical point of view, while its current meaning describes a sarcastic manner.
sharply critical
sarcastic in tone
How does the word’s origin connect to its current meaning?
(1 point)
Responses
Its Latin origin describes a pleasant manner, while its current meaning describes a harsh one.
Its Latin origin describes a pleasant manner, while its current meaning describes a harsh one.
Its Latin origin refers to a tone of voice, while its current meaning describes a type of criticism.
Its Latin origin refers to a tone of voice, while its current meaning describes a type of criticism.
Its Latin origin describes a harsh flavor, while its current meaning describes a harsh manner.
Its Latin origin describes a harsh flavor, while its current meaning describes a harsh manner.
Its Latin origin refers to a critical point of view, while its current meaning describes a sarcastic manner.
Its Latin origin refers to a critical point of view, while its current meaning describes a sarcastic manner.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**Its Latin origin describes a harsh flavor, while its current meaning describes a harsh manner.**
The word "acerbic" originates from the Latin "acerbus," which means harsh or bitter, particularly in the context of taste. This origin connects to its current meaning, which describes a manner that is sharply critical or sarcastic, reflecting a similar harshness.
**Its Latin origin describes a harsh flavor, while its current meaning describes a harsh manner.**
The word "acerbic" originates from the Latin "acerbus," which means harsh or bitter, particularly in the context of taste. This origin connects to its current meaning, which describes a manner that is sharply critical or sarcastic, reflecting a similar harshness.