What Is Etymology

question 24

Multiple Choice

What is etymology?

• A) the history of a word and its uses
• B) a disease transmitted by black flies
• C) the study of insects
• D) an antibiotic that fights West Nile Disease

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Definitions:

Spanish Empire

Was one of the largest empires in world history, spanning the Americas, parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe, characterized by its vast territories and colonial wealth from the 16th to the 19th centuries.

Overextending Resources

The act of stretching resources beyond their capacity, often leading to depletion or failure of a system or organization.

Losing Power

The process or state of an entity or individual's diminishing authority, control, or influence over others or self.