Meaning Of The Word Avarice

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avarice
uncountable noun: Avarice is extremely strong desire for money and possessions.

avarice in American English
too great a desire to have wealth; cupidity
noun: insatiable greed for riches; inordinate, miserly desire to gain and hoard wealth

avarice in British English
noun: extreme greed for riches; cupidity

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