The correct answer is D) Its Latin origin describes a harsh flavor, while its current meaning describes a harsh manner. The word "acerbic" originally refers to a harsh or bitter taste (from the Latin "acerbus"), and this sense of harshness connects to its current meaning of being sharply critical or sarcastic in tone.
Use the dictionary entry to answer the question. Aacerbic (ә-ser′-bik) adj. [Latin from acerbus, harsh or bitter of taste]
sharply critica
sarcastic in tone
How does the word’s origin connect to its current meaning?
A) Its Latin origin refers to a critical point of view, while its current meaning describes a sarcastic manner.
B) Its Latin origin describes a pleasant manner, while its current meaning describes a harsh one.
C) Its Latin origin refers to a tone of voice, while its current meaning describes a type of criticism.
D) 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.
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