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8. read the etymology of the word coveted origin: latin adjective from …

Question

  1. read the etymology of the word coveted

origin: latin
adjective
from latin cupiditas \eagerness, ambition, sought-after\
based on the etymology, what is the meaning of coveted as used in paragraph 6? (v.1.2)
a. desired
b. covered
c. inattentive
d. astonishing

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

The etymology links "coveted" to Latin cupiditas, defined as "eagerness, ambition, sought-after". "Sought-after" aligns directly with the meaning of being desired. The other options (covered, inattentive, astonishing) have no connection to the given etymological roots.

Answer:

A. desired