greedy
/ˈɡridi/
greed · y
ˈɡrid · i
English Definition
adj. having an intense and selfish desire for something
Significado en Español
codicioso, avaro
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tham lam, háu ăn
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “greedy”:
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A
charitable
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B
generous
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C
avaricious
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D
selfless
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C — avaricious.
“greedy” means adj. having an intense and selfish desire for something
Common questions about “greedy”
What does “greedy” mean?
greedy — adj. having an intense and selfish desire for something. In Chinese: 贪婪的.
How do you pronounce “greedy”?
greedy is pronounced /ˈɡridi/. It breaks into 2 syllables: greed · y.
Is “greedy” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. greedy appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
