Avaricious

October 17, 2013 — Leave a comment

Word: Avaricious [ Ah-ver-ishis]

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Immoderately desirous of wealth or gain; greedy. Characterized by avarice; greedy; covetous.

Origin: Mid 15th Century

Example Sentence: They are avaricious and will do anything for money.

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