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acerbic
a·cer·bic [ ə súrbik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
bitter: bitter or sharp in tone, taste, or manner
an acerbic remark
[Mid-19th century. < Latin acerbus "harsh" < Indo-European]

a·cer·bi·cal·ly adverb
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