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
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage
privationan act or instance of depriving : deprivation
ingenuea naive girl or young woman
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution