desire+to+acquire
51envy — This word (from the Latin invidia, meaning envy or jealousy ) refers to the immoderate desire to acquire the goods of others, even by unjust or sinful means; envy is a sin against the tenth commandment. (See CCC 2539 2340) …
52acquisitiveness — noun strong desire to acquire and possess • Derivationally related forms: ↑acquisitive • Hypernyms: ↑greed • Hyponyms: ↑bibliomania, ↑retentiveness, ↑retentivity …
53covetiveness — ˈkəvə̇d.ivnə̇s noun ( es) Etymology: covet + ive + ness : an inclination or desire to acquire and possess especially as indicated phrenologically …
54av|a|rice — «AV uhr ihs», noun. too great a desire to acquire money or property; greed for wealth. SYNONYM(S): avidity, cupidity. ╂[< Old French avarice, learned borrowing from Latin avāritia < avārus greedy] …
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