Question

suddenly she discovered, in a black satin case, a superb diamond necklace; her heart began to beat covetously. her hands trembled as she lifted it. she fastened it round her neck, upon her high dress, and remained in ecstasy at sight of herself. What is the most likely meaning of the word covetously? A: rapidly B: desirously C: respectfully D: charitably ​

Answer 1

Use
b it uses context clues

Answer 2

Using context clues B

Step-by-step explanation:

she felt nervous but concidering the object she probably wanted it and was excited to finally aquire it.