avaricious
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Avaricious young hotshots and a grumpy old master: that the festival accords them equal respect is a sign of its renewed vigor.
From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2010
Muhal Richard Abrams's Charlie in the Parker reprises bop – but with the canny diversions Escreet himself favours – and Avaricious World is a vehicle for Nasheet Waits's eloquent drumming.
From The Guardian • Aug. 5, 2010
Avaricious bosses like Angelo Mozilo, who pocketed more than $550m during his inglorious reign at Countrywide, are exceptions.
From Economist • Dec. 17, 2009
Avaricious landlords make a killing by collecting rents without making any repairs, then sell out quickly.
From Time Magazine Archive
Avaricious I am not, but foreseeing, and anxious for the well-being of those belonging to me.
From The Shadow of the Cathedral by Gillespie, Mrs. W. A.
Vocabulary lists containing avaricious
"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs
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"The Monkey's Paw," Vocabulary from the short story
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