Verbal Ability - Selecting Words - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Selecting Words - Section 1 (Q.No. 2)
Directions to Solve
Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
2.
The miser gazed ...... at the pile of gold coins in front of him.
Discussion:
39 comments Page 3 of 4.
Anjali karn said:
1 decade ago
In my opinion, admiringly is the best answer.
Pavan Bhushan said:
1 decade ago
In my opinion, avidly may be suitable as it makes a sense that "greedily" or "desirably".
Ayyappa said:
1 decade ago
In this question let us first eliminate Earnestly, thoughtfully these are somewhat similar.
Next find out the clue word pile of gold coins, Miser.
So by these clues avidly, means very eager, enthusiasm, to gaze the pile of gold coins.
Admired is somewhat surprising, So eliminate.
Next find out the clue word pile of gold coins, Miser.
So by these clues avidly, means very eager, enthusiasm, to gaze the pile of gold coins.
Admired is somewhat surprising, So eliminate.
Shilpy said:
1 decade ago
The answer can be only avidly because a miser can have only greedy intentions towards valuables. He cannot be thoughtful about or anything close to the meaning of it. He can have greedy cravings towards gold as in the question.
Nathon said:
1 decade ago
Avid is more being determined than greedy. An avid athlete is a determined athlete not necessarily a greedy one. If there is a pile of coin in front of a miser it most likely is already his so why would he look determinedly (avidly) at what was already his? Looking at the scenario logically, the coin was already his, therefore he would be looking admiringly (proudly) on his accumulation.
Greeshma said:
1 decade ago
Thoughtfully= having a good intention towards.
Admiringly= is almost equivalent to thoughtfully.
Earnest= is to show sign of interest or promise of what is to come.
In the question, since the subject being miser, the adjective cannot be positive. The adjective must depict the qualities of miser.
Hence avid (A).
Avid = Having an eager desire for something.
Admiringly= is almost equivalent to thoughtfully.
Earnest= is to show sign of interest or promise of what is to come.
In the question, since the subject being miser, the adjective cannot be positive. The adjective must depict the qualities of miser.
Hence avid (A).
Avid = Having an eager desire for something.
Nakul soni said:
1 decade ago
I am also agree with ruchica.
Neethu said:
1 decade ago
Yes, its a proper answer.
Lovely rani said:
1 decade ago
Avid means extermly important for anybody.
Abhi said:
1 decade ago
Marked by keen interest and enthusiasm.
Extremly eagar or intereste.
Extremly eagar or intereste.
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