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avarice

/ˈav(ə)rɪs/
noun
mass noun
Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

Origin
Middle English: from Old French, from Latin avaritia, from avarus ‘greedy’.

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Being greedy just isn't nice
So let me give you some free advice
Share with others. That's doing good.
And avoid developing rude avarice.

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