GRE Word List

PARVENU

one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it

The meaning of the word parvenu is one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it.

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qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
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sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
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witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
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effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect