acrimonious
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self-imposed punishment for sin
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arrangement of parts so that balance is obtained
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stinging
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examine closely and critically
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Explanation
Acrimonious means characterized by bitterness, anger, or harshness in speech, behavior, or relations. 'Stinging' captures this bitter, biting quality. The other options are unrelated.
AI explanation
Acrimonious describes something bitter, sharp, or stinging in tone, especially in speech or disputes (e.g., an acrimonious argument). It doesn't relate to penance, balance, or close examination, which are the other listed meanings.