avaricious

/ˌa-və-ˈri-shəs/

adjective

  1. greedy of gain : excessively acquisitive especially in seeking to hoard riches

avaricious land-grabbers

covetous greedy acquisitive grasping avaricious mean having or showing a strong desire for especially material possessions. covetous implies inordinate desire often for another's possessions. greedy stresses lack of restraint and often of discrimination in desire.