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?
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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 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 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 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.
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The correct response is:
"Its Latin origin describes a harsh flavor, while its current meaning describes a harsh manner."
This option accurately connects the taste aspect of "acerbic" in its origin to its current meanings of being sharply critical and sarcastic, both of which can be considered harsh in tone.
