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  • 35greedy — I (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Avaricious] Syn. avid, grasping, rapacious, selfish, miserly, parsimonious, close, close fisted, tight, tight fisted, niggardly, exploitative, grudging, sordid, mercenary, illiberal, stingy, covetous, penurious,… …

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  • 36Desirefulness — De*sire ful*ness, n. The state of being desireful; eagerness to obtain and possess. [R.] [1913 Webster] The desirefulness of our minds much augmenteth and increaseth our pleasure. Udall. [1913 Webster] …

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