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PARVENUE Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word parvenue. (exact relations)
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	parvenu					noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class adjective satellite • characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position • of or characteristic of a parvenu
	nouveau-riche					noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class adjective satellite • characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position
	upstart					noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • an arrogant or presumptuous person • a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class • a gymnastic exercise performed starting from a position with the legs over the upper body and moving to an erect position by arching the back and swinging the legs out and down while forcing the chest upright adjective satellite • characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position

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