acrimonious
/ˌækrɪˈmoʊniəs/
ac · ri · mo · ni · ous
ˌæk · rɪ · ˈmoʊ · ni · əs
English Definition
adj. bitter; harsh; caustic
Significado en Español
acre, mordaz
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
gay gắt, chua cay
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
acri (sharp) + monious → severe, sharp.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the synonym for the following word as used in the sentence: The debate became increasingly acrimonious, with both sides refusing to budge.
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A
bitter
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B
calm
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C
brief
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D
joyful
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A — bitter.
“acrimonious” means adj. bitter; harsh; caustic
Common questions about “acrimonious”
What does “acrimonious” mean?
acrimonious — adj. bitter; harsh; caustic. In Chinese: 刻薄的，尖刻的.
How do you pronounce “acrimonious”?
acrimonious is pronounced /ˌækrɪˈmoʊniəs/. It breaks into 5 syllables: ac · ri · mo · ni · ous.
Is “acrimonious” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. acrimonious appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “acrimonious”?
acri (sharp) + monious → severe, sharp.
