GRE Word List

RAPACIOUS

excessively grasping or covetous

The meaning of the word rapacious is excessively grasping or covetous.

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exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird