Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:
The miser gazed________at the pile of gold coins in front of him.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → avidly
Avidly means eagerly, with great desire or interest. A miser loves money above everything, so he gazes at a pile of gold coins with greedy eagerness.
Example: The children listened avidly to their grandfather's stories.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: nonchalantly — Incorrect. Nonchalantly means in a calm, unconcerned way, showing no interest; a miser is anything but unconcerned about gold.
Example: She shrugged nonchalantly when she heard the result.
Option 2: altruistically — Incorrect. Altruistically means selflessly, for the good of others; a miser thinks only of his own wealth.
Example: He altruistically gave his seat to an old man.
Option 4: casually — Incorrect. Casually means in a relaxed way, without much attention; it does not fit the greedy look of a miser.
Example: He casually glanced at the newspaper.
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| nonchalant | – | 23-05 S1 | – | – | – |
| altruistic | 11-05 S2 | 02-06 S1 | – | – | – |
| avid | – | 22-05 S2 | – | – | – |