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What is the meaning of 'vitriolic'?
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A
Excessively complimentary and flattering
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B
Neutral and objective in tone
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Mildly critical but ultimately supportive
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D
Filled with bitter criticism or malice
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Excessively complimentary and flattering
B
Neutral and objective in tone
C
Mildly critical but ultimately supportive
D
Filled with bitter criticism or malice
Vitriolic describes speech or writing that is filled with bitter criticism, harshness, or malice. It conveys a tone of intense hostility or scorn, often intended to wound, insult, or attack someone emotionally or verbally. This term is used to highlight the severity of negative language.
- A. Excessively complimentary and flattering is the opposite of vitriolic; it implies praise rather than criticism.
- B. Neutral and objective in tone refers to impartiality and lack of emotional intensity, which contrasts with the intense bitterness of vitriol.
- C. Mildly critical but ultimately supportive indicates constructive feedback, not the harsh and malicious tone inherent in vitriolic language.
- D. Filled with bitter criticism or malice is correct because it captures the essence of vitriol: strong, hostile, and caustic commentary designed to harm or attack.
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