acerbic (ә-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? (1 point) Responses
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 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 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.
Its Latin origin refers to a tone of voice, while its current meaning describes a type of criticism.
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The correct response is:
Its Latin origin describes a harsh flavor, while its current meaning describes a harsh manner.
This response accurately connects the original meaning related to taste with the current implications of sharp criticism and tone.
