The debate became acrimonious.
辩论变得刻薄。
Select the synonym for the following word as used in the sentence: The debate became increasingly acrimonious, with both sides refusing to budge.
A — bitter. “acrimonious” means adj. bitter; harsh; caustic
The divorce became so ______ that the couple stopped speaking entirely.
C — acrimonious. “acrimonious” means adj. bitter; harsh; caustic
acrimonious — adj. bitter; harsh; caustic. In Chinese: 刻薄的，尖刻的.
acrimonious is pronounced /ˌækrɪˈmoʊniəs/. It breaks into 5 syllables: ac · ri · mo · ni · ous.
The debate became acrimonious. (辩论变得刻薄。)
bitter, rancorous, caustic — all close in meaning to acrimonious (adj. bitter; harsh; caustic).
Yes. acrimonious appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
acri (sharp) + monious → severe, sharp.