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