Question

studying informational text unit test
use the dictionary entry to answer the question.
acerbic (ə - ser - bik) adj. latin from acerbus, harsh or bitter of taste

1. sharply critical
2. sarcastic in tone

how does the words origin connect to its current meaning?
(1 point)
o its latin origin describes a harsh flavor, while its current meaning describes a harsh manner.
o its latin origin refers to a tone of voice, while its current meaning describes a type of criticism.
o its latin origin describes a pleasant manner, while its current meaning describes a harsh one.
o its latin origin refers to a critical point of view, while its current meaning describes a sarcastic manner.

Explanation:

The Latin origin "acerbus" means harsh or bitter of taste. The current meaning of "acerbic" is sharply critical or sarcastic, which implies a harsh manner. So the word's Latin - origin related to harsh flavor connects to its current meaning of harsh manner.

Answer:

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