Word for Today - Oct 16, 2009

acrimonious - AK-rih-MOAN-yus - nasty, bitter, caustic, vitriolic, venomous, acerbic

Example: "The acrimonious reaction from smokers who resented the ban for nonsmoking in restaurants, bars and other gathering spots was squelched when the result was shown to reduce the risk of heart attacks among nonsmokers."