CEFR B2

avarice

noun

Meaning

An extreme greed for wealth or material possessions.

Examples

His avarice was so great that he would steal from his own family.
The novel explores the corrupting influence of avarice on the protagonist.

Synonyms: greed, covetousness, cupidity, acquisitiveness

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avarice (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈævərɪs/

Definition

An extreme greed for wealth or material possessions.

Examples

His avarice was so great that he would steal from his own family.
The novel explores the corrupting influence of avarice on the protagonist.
Despite his wealth, he was consumed by avarice and always wanted more.

Synonyms of avarice

Words with a similar meaning to avarice:

greed
covetousness
cupidity
acquisitiveness

Antonyms of avarice

Words with the opposite meaning to avarice:

generosity
benevolence
philanthropy

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