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covetous

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  1. 1. v. t. Very desirous; eager to obtain; -- used in a good sense. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. t. Inordinately desirous; excessively eager to obtain and possess (esp. money); avaricious; -- in a bad sense. Source: opted
  3. 3. adj. showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages Source: wordnet
  4. 4. adj. immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth Source: wordnet
  5. 5. j:100 s. showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages Source: ecdict

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