GRE Word List
CUPIDITY
inordinate desire for wealth : avarice
The meaning of the word cupidity is inordinate desire for wealth : avarice.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| crest | a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration |
| skeptic | an adherent or advocate of skepticism |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| exploit | deed |
| proximity | the quality or state of being proximate : closeness |
| congenial | pleasant |
| venture | to proceed especially in the face of danger |