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Greed

n.

avarice

Meaning: excessive greed

Usage: The banker’s avarice led him to amass a tremendous personal fortune.

n.

cupidity

Meaning: greed, strong desire

Usage: His cupidity made him enter the abandoned gold mine despite the obvious dangers.

adj.

insatiable

Meaning: incapable of being satisfied

Usage: My insatiable appetite for melons can be a real problem in the winter.