Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence.

The passengers waited ______ for the local train to arrive.

patiently

The most appropriate word to fill in the blank is patiently.

The sentence is saying that the passengers waited calmly and without complaining for the local train to arrive. The word patiently is the most appropriate word to describe the passengers' behavior.

The other words in the options do not have the same meaning.

• Hastily means in a hurry or without taking time.
• Meekly means in a submissive or timid way.
• Considerably means to a great extent or degree.