Question

Directions (8-12): In the following question, a sentence with one word highlighted followed by five options suggesting its meaning have been given. Choose the option that correctly indicates the meaning of the highlighted word.

The professor was notorious for his acerbic criticism

Q: The professor was notorious for his acerbic criticism of student work, leaving many feeling discou

ThewordacerbicmeansharshorsharpintoneanditsclosestsynonymisharshTheotheroptionsdonotmatchthemeaningofthewordinthegivensentence

of student work, leaving many feeling discouraged and defeated.

A harsh

B complimentary

C concise

D careful

E cordial

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