acquisitive
Group 18Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Excessively interested in acquiring money or material things GRE
Example in Context
The acquisitive corporation expanded through a relentless series of hostile takeovers that alarmed regulators and competitors alike.
Synonyms
greedymaterialisticgrasping
Etymology
Having a nature of always wanting to acquire more.
- acquire (Latin) — to obtain
- -itive (Latin) — having the nature of
Memory Aid
📝Sounds like “a quiz itive”
If you take a QUIZ and just want to ACQUIRE all the answers, you're ACQUISITIVE!
Visual Association
💰A person frantically collecting money bags, looking greedier with every scoop.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “acquisitive” mean on the GRE?
acquisitive (adjective) means “Excessively interested in acquiring money or material things”. The acquisitive corporation expanded through a relentless series of hostile takeovers that alarmed regulators and competitors alike.
How to remember “acquisitive” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “acquisitive” sounds like “a quiz itive”. If you take a QUIZ and just want to ACQUIRE all the answers, you're ACQUISITIVE!
What are synonyms for “acquisitive”?
Common synonyms: greedy, materialistic, grasping.