As nouns the difference between avarice and varsity
is that avarice is excessive or inordinate desire of gain; greediness after wealth; covetousness; cupidity while varsity is university.
avarice
English
Noun
(-)
Excessive or inordinate desire of gain; greediness after wealth; covetousness; cupidity.
Inordinate desire for some supposed good.
Synonyms
* avariciousness
* See also
Related terms
* avaricious, avariciously
Anagrams
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varsity
English
Noun
university
Derived terms
*junior varsity
*varsity letter
Usage notes
*Used attributively in the UK to describe a sports team representing a university or college, or a match involving such a team.
*Used attributively in the U.S. and Canada to describe a sports team made up of older high school or college students (generally the 3rd and 4th years of a 4-year program), as contrasted with the junior varsity team made up of 1st- and 2nd-year students.