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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WordMeaning
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
triflinglacking in significance or solid worth: such as
optometrista specialist licensed to practice optometry compare ophthalmologist
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality