Associations to the word «Avarice»

Wiktionary

AVARICE, noun. Excessive or inordinate desire of gain; greediness after wealth; covetousness; cupidity.
AVARICE, noun. Inordinate desire for some supposed good.

Dictionary definition

AVARICE, noun. Reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins).
AVARICE, noun. Extreme greed for material wealth.

Wise words

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