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.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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suspend | to debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function |
woeful | full of woe : grievous |
ineffable | incapable of being expressed in words : indescribable |
purse | a small bag for money |
invincible | incapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued |
civil | of or relating to citizens |
unconscionable | shockingly unfair or unjust |
impinge | encroach |
estimable | capable of being estimated |
earn | to receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered |