avaricious

greedy for wealth or gain

Roots

Other words with the avar / avid root

  • avarice: greedy desire for wealth or gain
  • avid: eager, enthusiastic, or intensely interested
  • avidity: eager desire or enthusiasm

Avaricious desire is avarice in motion: greedy wanting with its hands out.

The avaricious landlord raised rent again while refusing basic repairs.

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