Avaricious
Adjectiveलोभी
Definition
Having an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
Contextual Sentence: "The avaricious contractor exploited the laborers, prioritizing profit over their welfare."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Avaricious sounds like 'a very rich'—excessively desiring wealth.
Synonyms
greedy
covetous
rapacious
Antonyms
generous
altruistic
benevolent