cupidity

Day 16Level 3

kyoo-PIH-dih-tee

greed

eager or strong desire; greed

Part of Speech: verb

Synonyms:

avarice, avidity, longing

Antonyms:

dislike

Example Sentence:

The recent scam revealed the cupidity of the minister, who is now facing the charges of corruption.

Related Words

accumulate

uh-KROO

to increase or accumulate over a period of time

decorate

uh-DAWRN

to decorate or enhance

to lie in light

bask

to lie in pleasant warmth; to enjoy a pleasant situation

slander

kuh-LUM-nee-ayt

to make false statements; slander

hide

kuhn-SEEL

to withdraw from observation; hide

placid

kuhn-SIL-ee-uh-tawr-ee

placid, soothing