GRE Word List

CUPIDITY

inordinate desire for wealth : avarice

The meaning of the word cupidity is inordinate desire for wealth : avarice.

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WordMeaning
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
communalof or relating to one or more communes
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish