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Look up: avid

  1. avid
    eager greedy 
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  2. avid
    [adj] - (often followed by `for`) ardently or excessively desirous 2. [adj] - marked by active interest and enthusiasm
    Found on http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definitio

  3. Avid
    Av'id adjective [ Latin avidus , from av...re to long: confer French avide . See Avarice .] Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy. ' Avid of gold, yet greedier of renown.' Southey.
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/A/152

  4. avid
    devouring(a) adjective (often followed by `for`) ardently or excessively desirous; `avid for adventure`; `an avid ambition to succeed`; `fierce devouring affection`; `the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity`; `greedy for fame`
    Found on http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?

  5. avid
    great adjective marked by active interest and enthusiasm; `an avid sports fan`; `a great walker`; `an eager beaver`
    Found on http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?

  6. AVID
    `AVID` (meaning `Advancement Via Individual Determination`) is a college-preparatory program designed to aid economically disadvantaged, and academically average first-generation students of both elementary and high schools into college. Originating at the high school level, the program now serves fourth grade through twelfth grade students (roughly, ages 10-18).
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AVID

  7. Avid
    • (a.) Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy.
    Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning

  8. avid
    avid 1. Marked by an active and keen interest and enthusiasm: 'My mother was an avid football fan.' 2. Ardently, or excessively, desirous: 'I was avid to travel as often as possible.' 3. Having an ardent desire or unbounded craving; greedy: 'As far back as I can remember, my sister always had an avid desire for books.'
    Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/inf


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