7
penurious(adjective, feature, close, mean, character)
7
possessive(adjective, greedy, selfish, covetous, envious)
7
prehensile(adjective, close, keen, eager, desirous)
6
comprehending(verb, understanding, knowing, learning)
6
grudging(adjective, close, mean, keen, eager)
6
hoggish(adjective, close, eager, impatient, greedy)
6
materialistic(sophisticated, experienced, mature, hardened, greedy)
6
predatory(adjective, demanding, greedy, ferocious, destructive)
6
ravenous(adjective, close, keen, passionate, enthusiastic)
6
tight(adjective, close, mean, near, eager)
5
clutching(verb, gripping)
5
coveting(verb, adjective, suspicious, resentful, jealous)
5
craving(verb, adjective, close, eager, suspicious)
5
eager(adjective, feature, close, character, keen)
5
gluttonous(adjective, feature, close, character, keen)
5
longing(verb, adjective, eager, desirous, hopeful)
5
mean(adjective, base, cheap, narrow, tight)
5
penny-pinching(adjective, close, mean, tight, greedy)
5
ravening(adjective, close, eager, empty, gross)
5
understanding(noun, verb, sensible, intelligent, knowing)
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