acerbic
/əˈsɜːrbɪk/
a · cer · bic
ə · ˈsɜːr · bɪk
English Definition
adj. sharp bitter harsh
Significado en Español
ácido, mordaz
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chua cay, châm biếm
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Example Sentence
Her acerbic wit made her a formidable debater.
她尖刻的机智使她成为可怕的辩手。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
acer (sour, sharp) + bic → sharp
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the word that is the best synonym for “acerbic”:
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A
Bitter
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B
Friendly
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C
Soft
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D
Gentle
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A — Bitter.
“acerbic” means adj. sharp bitter harsh
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The critic was famous for his ______ reviews that could ruin a play overnight.
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A
acerbic
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B
gentle
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C
sweet
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D
kindly
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A — acerbic.
“acerbic” means adj. sharp bitter harsh
Common questions about “acerbic”
What does “acerbic” mean?
acerbic — adj. sharp bitter harsh. In Chinese: 尖刻的；酸涩的.
How do you pronounce “acerbic”?
acerbic is pronounced /əˈsɜːrbɪk/. It breaks into 3 syllables: a · cer · bic.
How do you use “acerbic” in a sentence?
Her acerbic wit made her a formidable debater. (她尖刻的机智使她成为可怕的辩手。)
What are synonyms for “acerbic”?
caustic, sarcastic — all close in meaning to acerbic (adj. sharp bitter harsh).
Is “acerbic” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. acerbic appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “acerbic”?
acer (sour, sharp) + bic → sharp
