VCR Lesson 8 Presentation
Annabelle McSwain
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word:
After the people argued for a long time, the meeting ended in __________ on both sides.
Lesson 8 Word #4
Acrimony (n.)
- Bitter, sharp animosity, especially in behavior or speech.
Other commons forms: acrimonious (adj.)
Root of Acrimony
L. acer "sharp"
L. acerbo, acerbare, acerbavi, acerbatum "to make sour"
L. acerbus "bitter", "sour", or "harsh"
Synonyms
- Bitterness
- Resentment
- Malice
- Anger
- Animosity
Antonyms
- Benevolence
- Love
- Kindness
- Liking
Choose the correct letter of the sentence where the word "acrimony" is used incorrectly.
A) The acrimonious situation caused the judge to call a break.
B) The acrimony between the two people forced the officer to separate them.
C) The parents enjoyed an acrimonious time with their well-behaved children at the park.
D) The acrimony of the football game was obvious to any person watching the rivalry game.