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acerbic (ǝ-ser'-bik) adj. [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?
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Its Latin origin refers to a tone of voice, while its current
meaning describes a type of criticism.
Its Latin origin refers to a critical point of view, while its
current meaning describes a sarcastic manner.
Its Latin origin describes a pleasant manner, while its
current meaning describes a harsh one.
Its Latin origin describes a harsh flavor, while its current
meaning describes a harsh manner.

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The correct answer is:

Its Latin origin describes a harsh flavor, while its current meaning describes a harsh manner.

This connection illustrates how the original meaning related to taste has evolved to encompass sharpness and harshness in communication.

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