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Business English Vocabulary Challenge: Choose the Correct Word

Aug 21, 2024
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Updated: Aug 25, 2024




Today's Business English Vocabulary Challenge:


Choose the correct adverb to complete the sentence below:


They weren’t aware of the scheduling error in the system, so they _____ missed the deadline. 


A) knowingly

B) unwittingly

C) purposefully

D) deliberately



KNOWINGLY, adverb

/ˈnoʊɪŋli/

= doing something with full awareness or intention.


UNWITTINGLY, adverb

/ʌnˈwɪtɪŋli/

= (FORMAL) doing something without realizing it.


PURPOSEFULLY, adverb

/ˈpɜːrpəsfəli/

= doing something with a clear goal or reason in mind.


DELIBERATELY, adverb

/dɪˈlɪbərətli/

= doing something on purpose or with intention.


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