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 |
|---|---|
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| perspicacious | of acute mental vision or discernment : keen |
| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| amass | to collect for oneself : accumulate |
| prolong | to lengthen in time : continue |
| germane | being at once relevant and appropriate : fitting |
| interregnum | the time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes |
| endearment | a word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection |
| actuarial | of or relating to actuaries |