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In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Purush wandered ______ through life, with no clear ideas of where he was heading and what he wanted to accomplish.

  1. A
    madly
  2. B
    excitedly
  3. C
    crazily
  4. D
    aimlessly

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The context of the sentence specifies that Purush had "no clear ideas of where he was heading and what he wanted to accomplish." This indicates a lack of direction or purpose.
Aimlessly means without purpose or direction, which perfectly fits the context.

Madly means in an insane or frantic manner.

Excitedly means with great enthusiasm or eagerness.

Crazily means in an eccentric or insane manner.

Therefore, aimlessly is the most appropriate word.

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In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Purush wandered ______ through life, with no clear ideas of where he was heading and what he wanted to accomplish.
A
madly
B
excitedly
C
crazily
D
aimlessly

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