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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?

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.

Its Latin origin refers to a tone of voice, while its current meaning describes a type of criticism.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

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

This connection is evident because both the original meaning (harsh or bitter of taste) and the current meanings (sharply critical, sarcastic) convey a sense of severity or sharpness.