Adverbs (vocabulary in context): Choose the word that best completes the sentence “The miser gazed ______ at the pile of gold coins in front of him.” Select the adverb closest in meaning to intense greedy desire.

Meaning

• Avidly = with keen interest or enthusiasm, often implying greed or strong desire.

Option analysisavidly — best fit with a miser's greedy gaze.admiringly — shows admiration, not necessarily greed.thoughtfully — reflective mood; doesn't convey greed.earnestly — sincere/serious, not covetous.

Final Answeravidly