Business English Vocabulary Challenge: Choose the Correct Word

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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