GRE Word List
COVETOUS
marked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
The meaning of the word covetous is marked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| exiguous | excessively scanty : inadequate |
| leave-taking | departure |
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
| auspicious | showing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious |
| beeline | a straight direct course |
| puny | slight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| toll | a tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge) |
| chant | to make melodic sounds with the voice |
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |