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avarice

IPA pronunciation: /ˈæv.ər.ɪs/

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Russian meaning

Алчность, жадность

English definition

Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

Example

Classical tragedies caution against unchecked ambition and financial avarice.

Collocations

pure avarice
driven by avarice
corrupted by avarice

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