Multiple choice

Directions: Pick out the synonym.

VITRIOLIC

  1. sharp and biting

  2. manly

  3. impulsive

  4. innocent
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is 'sharp and biting' which describes vitriolic language or criticism. Vitriolic refers to something that is caustic, corrosive, or bitterly scathing in nature - like acid (vitriol was an archaic term for sulfuric acid). The other options are incorrect: manly suggests masculinity, impulsive means acting without thinking, and innocent is the opposite of biting or harsh.

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