what is the meaning of the word etymology as it is used in this audio? etymology which focuses on word origins is a fascinating topic it turns out that most english words can be traced back to germanic or latin roots
a/the study of where words come from
b/a language used in ancient times
c/an interesting subject
d/a different language than the one spoken

A. the study of where words come from.

Explanation:

Etymology refers to a subject that studies where words come from. If we did not know the meaning of this word, we would still be able to guess it based on the context provided in this excerpt. In this excerpt, we learn that etymology focuses on word origins, and that most words in English come from German and Latin.

b

explanation:

"a" because he is appealing to logic as oppose to appealing to the audience's emotions.