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
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
catechismoral instruction
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
lustusually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive