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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WordMeaning
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
writsomething written : writing
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
stanzaa division of a poem consisting of a series of lines arranged together in a usually recurring pattern of meter and rhyme : strophe