avaricious
/ˌa-və-ˈri-shəs/
adjective
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.