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An extreme desire for wealth; greed.
Example) The couple's avarice caused them to ignore requests from all charitable organizations. |
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Incapable of being fully satisfied.
Example) The Scientist's insatiable curiosity compelled her to question many of the theories of her time. |
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To overwhelm as if with a flood; swamp.
Example) Most presidents are inundated with requests from universities seeking a prestigious commencement speaker. |
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Constituting a very large, indefinite number;
Example) In Greek mythology the horrifying apperance of Medusa, with myriad snakes growing from her head, turned any viewer to stone. |
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Unusual or excessive frugality; stinginess.
Example) In dicken's a Christmas Carol, Scrooge's parsimony is transformed into generosity after the visits of the three christmas spirits. |
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Recklessly wasteful; extravagent; lavish.
Example) It would be unwise for elderly parents to relinquish the management of their finances to a prodigal son or daughter. |
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Plentifully supplied; abounding.
Example) A sports-car race is replete with thrills, chills, and spills. |
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An excessive amount
Example) There were many leftovers from the surfeit of food at the banquet. |
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A disordely, noisy movement of people.
Example) The frustrated fans were in a tumult as the box office announced that the last concert ticket had been sold. |
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Having great volume, fullness, size, or number.
Example) From the voluminous folds of his academic gown, the speaker drew the manuscript of his address. |
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