Which statement best describes the use of the underlined word in the excerpts? excerpt 1 recognizes the importance of word origins, but excerpt 2 suggests that studying word origins could be a waste of time. excerpt 1 recognizes the importance of word origins, and excerpt 2 suggests that etymology is more important than syntax. excerpt 1 questions the study of word origins, but excerpt 2 asserts the need to include etymology in dictionaries. excerpt 1 questions the study of word origins, and excerpt 2 insists that etymology is best studied over the course of one’s lifetime.