acerbic

/əˈsɜː(ɹ)bɪk/adj
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1

Tasting sour or bitter.

2

Sharp, harsh, biting.

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Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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