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grasping
/ˈɡɹɑːspɪŋ/
verb
To grip; to take hold, particularly with the hand.
To understand.
"I have never been able to grasp the concept of infinity."
To take advantage of something, to seize, to jump at a chance.
noun
The act of one who grasps or covets.
adjective
Greedy, eager for wealth.
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