Group 22: Greedy Flashcards

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COVETOUS

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adj. having a great desire to possess something, oftentimes, something belonging to someone else

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MERCENARY

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adj. having eager, selfish greed

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MISERLY

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adj. giving or sharing as little as possible

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PENURIOUS

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adj. extremely stingy

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RAPACIOUS

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adj. aggressively greedy

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VENAL

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adj. willing to so or say something dishonest in exchange for money

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AVARICIOUS

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adj. having extreme greed for wealth or material gain

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