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Choose the word which best fills the blank from the four options given.

The miser gazed ___________ at the pile of gold coins in front of him.

A
Avidly
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B
Admiringly
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C
Thoughtfully
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D
Earnestly
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Solution

The correct option is A Avidly
Avidly means 'showing enthusiasm, longing, desire, or greed for something.'
Admiringly means 'displaying or feeling admiration for something.'
Thoughtfully means 'showing consideration or attention towards something.'
Earnestly means seriously or with sincere and intense conviction.
So, the best word to use for 'the miser looking at the pile of coins in front of him' is option A) avidly.

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