a grasping old miser.
an avid ambition to succeed.
avid for adventure.
casting covetous eyes on his neighbor's fields.
don't be greedy with the cookies.
fierce devouring affection.
grasping commercialism.
greedy for fame.
greedy for money and power.
grew richer and greedier.
prehensile employers stingy with raises for their employees.
the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity.
they are avaricious and will do anything for money.