English Vocabulary With Root Word – Set 8 Free PDF Download

acri/ acrid/ acerb/ acerbo

• Latin
• Bitter, sharp, sour, stinging

 Acerbic

•  Having a bitter or sour taste- the wine had an acerbic taste and Vishwanath thought that it wasn’t good to drink
•  Sharp or bitter in temper, mood or expression- Abha’s acerbic personality had a negative effect on many people, however, her cooking was lovely

 Acerbate

•  To make sour or bitter- Vishwanath’s wife acerbated the salad dressing with strong vinegar
•  To irritate, vex or annoy
•  Expressing harsh or sharp criticism in a clever way

 Acidulous- Adjective

•  Etymology- from LATIN acidus- SOUR
• Slightly sour, sourish, somewhat acidic
•  Cutting and sharp in speech or tone; harsh
•  Based on Abha’s acidulous remarks, there were those who suspected that she was angry with the person she was referring to

Acrophobia

• An extreme anxiety about consuming sour or bitter tasting foods or liquids
• Individuals who are affected by acerbophobia avoid eating anything that is even slightly unsavory or distasteful

Acrid

• Descriptive of being sharp, bitter or stinging to the mouth, taste, smell, eyes, skin and the nose
• Thick, acrid smoke was being expelled from the factory’s chimney
• A reference to being irritating in behaviour or sarcastic in speechor writing
•  Vishwanath replied with an acrid remark about why he failed to arrive for the business meeting

 Acrimonious

•  Bitter, harsh and caustic in temper, manner or speech
• Mr Raheja, who was normally courteous and mild mannered, gave his political opponent at the debate an acrimonious response to the accusation that was made

Acridine

• A dye, dye intermediate and antiseptic- it is irritating to the skin and to the mucous membranes
• A colorless crystalline compound C13H9N occurring in coal tar and important as the parent compound of dyes and pharmaceuticals

Acerose

•  Sharp pointed and slender, as a pin needle
• Shaped like a needle having a sharp, stiff point

Cheat sheet for today’s words:

Acerbic- bitter, sharp, critical in a direct and rather cruel way

 Acrid- having a strong, bitter smell or taste that is unpleasant; pungent

Acrimonious- angry and full of strong bitter feelings and words

Acumen- (SHARP)- the ability to understand and decide things quickly and well

Acute- (ac-sharp)- very serious or severe

Exacerbate- (ex- intensifier + acer- sharp) to make something worse, especially a disease or problem; worsen, aggravate

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