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av·a·rice
 avarice
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- pronunciation:
- ae
v
rihs
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition: |
the excessive desire to accumulate riches; greed; cupidity.
Avarice had been the driving force of his life, and he had sacrificed family and friends in order to achieve his wealth.- synonyms:
- cupidity, greed
- antonyms:
- generosity, prodigality
- similar words:
- materialism
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| related words: |
thirst |
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