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Parvenue

adjective
1.
Characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position.  Synonyms: nouveau-riche, parvenu, upstart.
2.
Of or characteristic of a parvenu.  Synonym: parvenu.





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Words linked to "Parvenue" :   nouveau-riche, new, pretentious


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