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Greedy, or eager for wealth
“This is a grasping, ambitious woman in the style of Lady Macbeth, who'll readily sacrifice people for her own gain.”
(of a person, action, or motive) Making decisions based solely on one's own self-interest or personal profit
Eagerly wishing or wanting of something or someone
Able to take hold of and clasp objects
Severe or harsh, typically of something dealing with money or finance
Wanting or devouring great quantities of food
Involving the extension of a part of the body
Showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery
Comprehending what someone is saying
“Security is a complex science that most fail to grasp comprehensively.”
Present participle for to seize and hold firmly
“Jake would extend his hand for Sharon to grasp before helping her out of the crevice.”
Present participle for to take (an opportunity) eagerly
“Do not miss your chance to grasp this opportunity that only comes once in a lifetime.”
Present participle for to clasp (someone or each other) in the arms
“He would grasp his children tight before he left.”
Present participle for to receive or procure
Present participle for to feel or manipulate with the hands
Present participle for to adhere or stick firmly or closely to
Present participle for to refuse to give (something that is due to or is desired by another)
Present participle for to have met, be acquainted or familiar with
Present participle for to apply pressure by squeezing
Present participle for to distract, or to occupy or draw one's attention or thoughts
Present participle for to make an attempt at handling a problem or policy
Present participle for to lift or raise something by grasping it
The quality of being acquisitive
The action of squeezing something
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