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acquisitive (adjective), more acquisitive, most acquisitive
1. Eager to obtain things; especially, possessions: Although Sam cared for Holly, he was afraid to marry her because of her acquisitive behavior.
2. Eager and quick to learn: Adam had an acquisitive mind and enjoyed going to school so he could satisfy his curiosity.
Strongly desirous of acquiring or obtaining something.
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acquisitive, more acquisitive, most acquisitive
Strongly desirous of obtaining more materialistic things; greedy and grasping for more and more. (1)
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