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
Complete sentence: The miser gazed avidly at the pile of gold coins in front of him. A miser loves money above everything, so he gazes at a pile of gold coins with greedy eagerness.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) nonchalantly | in a calm, unconcerned way, showing no interest (a miser is anything but unconcerned about gold) | She shrugged nonchalantly when she heard the result. |
| (2) altruistically | selflessly, for the good of others (a miser thinks only of his own wealth) | He altruistically gave his seat to an old man. |
| (3) avidly (answer) | eagerly, with great desire or interest | The children listened avidly to their grandfather's stories. |
| (4) casually | in a relaxed way, without much attention (it does not fit the greedy look of a miser) | He casually glanced at the newspaper. |
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