Ploddingly
[PLAH-ding-lee]
Hint 1.
Although the origins of plod are uncertain, it may have been created in imitation of the sound feet make as they plod, plod, plod along.
Hint 2. Sentence to give context:
“He walked ploddingly to work every morning and worked ploddingly at the factory.”
What is the best definition of ploddingly?
A.
Glacially, or at an extremely slow pace
B.
Drudgingly, or in a heavy or laborious manner
C.
Repetitively, or done over again and again
D.
Efficiently, or in a way that maximizes time spent
Hint 1.
Although the origins of plod are uncertain, it may have been created in imitation of the sound feet make as they plod, plod, plod along.
Hint 2. Sentence to give context:
“He walked ploddingly to work every morning and worked ploddingly at the factory.”
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