Question

use the dictionary entry to answer the question. acerbic (a - 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) 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 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.

Explanation:

The Latin origin "acerbus" means harsh or bitter of taste, which is a harsh flavor. The current meaning of "acerbic" is sharply critical or sarcastic, which describes a harsh manner.

Answer:

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