avarice
1 of 1noun/ˈævərɪs/
1
excessive desire for money and material goods
- His avarice drove him to exploit his workers for more profit.
- The novel depicted a character consumed by avarice and greed.
- They criticized his avarice as the root of many societal problems.
- The businessman’s avarice was clear in his endless pursuit of wealth.
- Their avarice caused them to make unethical decisions for financial gain.
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