The correct answer is A. It's Latin origin describes a harsh flavor, while its current meaning describes a harsh manner. The word "acerbic" originally referred to a bitter or harsh taste and has evolved to describe a sharp or critical tone and manner.
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acerbic [ Latin from acerbus, harsh or bitter of taste]
1. sharply critical
2. sarcastic in tone
How does the word's origin connect to its current meaning?
A. It's Latin origin describes a harsh flavor, while its current meaning describes a harsh manner
B. Its Latin origin describes a pleasant manner, while its current meaning describes a harsh one
C. Its Latin origin refers to a critical point of veiw, while its current meaning describes a sarcastic manner
D. Its Latin origin refers to a tone of voice, while its current meaning describes a type of criticism
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