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What is rapacious?

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Word: ra·pa·cious

Pronunciation: \rə-ˈpā-shəs\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin rapac-, rapax, from rapere to seize
Definitions

1 : excessively grasping or covetous 2 : living on prey 3 : ravenous<a rapacious appetite>synonyms see voracious -
Adverb- ra·pa·cious·ly
Noun- ra·pa·cious·ness

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