ACERB/ACRI Roots Flashcardzizz

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True or False: Acerb and Acrid are synonyms.

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True

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Which kind of food would be most acerb?

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Warheads

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What does the word 'exacerbate' mean?

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To make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.

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What does our stem 'Acerb' mean?

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Sharp or bitter.

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From which language is our stem 'Acerb' derived?

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Latin.

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What is the opposite of 'acerb'?

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Sweet or pleasant.

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Provide an example of a situation that could be exacerbated.

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A minor argument that escalates into a major conflict.

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What is the relationship between 'acerb' and 'exacerbate'?

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Both words share the root 'acerb', relating to sharpness or bitterness.

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Name a synonym for 'exacerbate'.

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Aggravate.

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What type of taste would you associate with 'acerb'?

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A sour or sharp taste.