Question

Use the dictionary entry to answer the question.

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?

(1 point)
Responses

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 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 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 critical point of view, while its current meaning describes a sarcastic manner.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

This connection is made clear by the fact that "acerbus" in Latin means harsh or bitter, which aligns with the current usage of "acerbic" to describe something that is sharply critical or sarcastic, reflecting a harshness in tone or manner.