This week we continue our vocabulary-building series, “The Closing Word.” Each week we provide a new word to help build your vocabulary and show you how to specifically implement it in business. A well-spoken, intelligent agent inspires confidence with clients and colleagues alike.
This week’s closing word:
Pronounced: (ah-SIR-bick)
Adjective:
1. sour or bitter in taste
2. harsh or corrosive in tone
Synonyms:
harsh, bitter, or astringent; sour
Examples:
“Based on the acerbic comments we received in response to our low-ball offer, I knew we had offended the seller.”
“There were too many acerbic concessions for me to swallow the deal.”