Biting (as in wit or temperament) Flashcards
1
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Acerbic
A
criticizing someone or something in a clever but cruel way
2
Q
Acidulous
A
acerbic
3
Q
Acrimonious
A
arguing a lot and getting very angry
4
Q
Asperity
A
rough or severe, showing that you are feeling impatient
5
Q
Caustic
A
criticizing someone in a way that is unkind but often cleverly humorous
6
Q
Mordacious
A
scathing, nasty, critical in remarks
7
Q
Mordant
A
unkind and insulting humor etc that is also funny
8
Q
Trenchant
A
expressed very strongly, effectively, and directly without worrying about offending people
