Vocabulary: What's The New Word For Today?

I learned that word when reading Jane Austen works. It is incredible the amount of vocabulary you pick up when reading the classics. English is not my native tongue, but thanks to my readings I have a very good vocabulary.

All I can think about is how the word is synonymous with politics.

I already knew the words 'acrimony' and 'acrimonious'. Both come from the Latin 'acer' meaning 'sharp, bitter' which word has also given us the word 'acrid' and is the origin of the Latin name for maple, 'Acer', presumably because the leaves of the plant have sharp points. When I encounter a new word, I generally try to find out something about its background (or etymology) and history. Some words have changed meaning over time and some, even, have come to mean something quite opposite to their original meaning!

Acrimony broke out amongst the business rivals. Acrimony is common among divorcing couples. Acrimony broke out within the family as the will was read.

There seemed to be acrimony between me and my doctor. Her teen aged daughter was acrimonious with her mother because she wore a mini skirt There was acriony between the strict teacher and her class about the unexpected test.

Somehow I've always known acrimony. Not sure how or why but it's a word I know and use.

Whenever I think of acrimony I think of divorce. Pretty fitting in most cases.

I am in a Christmas mood and so acrimony will have to wait (lol). It is human I guess to be acrimonious to situations that others are responsible for But I am trying to stay away from such situations so that it keeps me away from acrimony.