Question

Which description is an etymology of the word riot?

A)Middle English, from Anglo-French riote "rash action, noise, disorder"

B)profligate behavior, unrestrained revelry, public violence, tumult, or disorder

C)cause an uproar or commotion

D)rioter: riot (root word) + -er (suffix)

Answer 1

Etymology is the study of the meaning of a word, it's origin, and how it's definition has changed per regional changes or over time. The correct answer for this would be A) Middle English, from Anglo-French riote "rash action, noise, disorder".