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
gustoan individual or special taste
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
rankrelative standing or position
repudiateto refuse to accept
rostruman ancient Roman platform for public orators
intimatemarked by a warm friendship developing through long association
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace