Avaricious and Temperate

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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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Temperate is an antonym for avaricious.

Nearby Word: avarice

Temperate adjective - Avoiding extremes in behavior or expression.

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Avaricious is an antonym for temperate.

Nearby Word: temper

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