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 |
|---|---|
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| putative | commonly accepted or supposed |
| well-bred | having or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class |
| induct | to put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install |
| interdict | a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical censure withdrawing most sacraments and Christian burial from a person or district |
| quizzical | comically quaint |
| dapper | neat and trim in appearance |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| cater | to provide a supply of food |
| haven | harbor |