Avaricious and Liberal

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Avaricious adjective - Having or marked by an eager and often selfish desire especially for material possessions.

Usage example: an avaricious scheme to con the elderly couple out of thousands of dollars

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Liberal is an antonym for avaricious.

Nearby Word: avarice

Liberal adjective - Giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation.

Usage example: a doctor who has been very liberal in dispensing low-cost care to patients who could not otherwise afford it

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Avaricious is an antonym for liberal.

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