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PARVENUE

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or characteristic of a parvenuplay

Synonyms:

parvenu; parvenue

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

new (not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new positionplay

Synonyms:

nouveau-riche; parvenu; parvenue; upstart

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

pretentious (making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction)

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