Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct word.

They're paid fairly _______.

  1. deliberately

  2. decently

  3. deeply

  4. desperately

  5. distinctly

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Decently means adequately, properly, or fairly. When people are "paid fairly decently," they're receiving reasonable or good wages. Deliberately means intentionally, deeply suggests intensity, desperately implies urgency, and distinctly means clearly.