Avarice and Largesse

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Avarice noun - An intense selfish desire for wealth or possessions.

Usage example: the bank official's embezzlement was motivated by pure avarice

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Largesse is an antonym for avarice.

Nearby Word: avaricious

Largesse noun - Liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit.

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Avarice is an antonym for largesse.

Nearby Word: largess

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