Pronunciation: [av-er-is]
Definition(s): insatiable greed for riches; inordinate, miserly desire to gain and hoard wealth.
Part of Speech: noun
Sentence: Many of today’s top companies promote theories of avarice; they maximize profit trends while lowering their worker’s compensation.
Synonyms: frugality, stinginess, thrift, penny-pinching, selfishness
Antonyms: benevolence, charity, philanthropy, largesse