After the severe riots, the police continued the curfew lest there was no recrudescence of disorder.

recurrence
spread
exaggeration
aggravation

The correct answer is A. recurrence.

The word “recrudescence” means a return or reappearance of something, especially something undesirable. In this case, the police are concerned that the riots will start again, so they are continuing the curfew to prevent this.

The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the meaning of the word “recrudescence.”

  • Option B, “spread,” means to become more widespread or extensive. This is not the same as a return or reappearance of something.
  • Option C, “exaggeration,” means to make something seem larger or more important than it really is. This is not the same as a return or reappearance of something.
  • Option D, “aggravation,” means to make something worse. This is not the same as a return or reappearance of something.