Multiple choice softskills communication The miser gazed ...... at the pile of gold coins in front of him. avidly thoughtfully admiringly earnestly Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation A miser is someone who hoards wealth and is greedy. 'Avidly' means showing eager interest or greed, which perfectly describes how a miser would look at gold coins. Other adverbs don't capture this sense of greed.