Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (noun) A person who has recently attained high position or great power but not general acceptance or respect; an upstart. | ||
| Synonyms: | nouveau-riche, parvenu, upstart | ||
| Usage: | The arriviste tried to gain acceptance into society through ostentatious displays of his newfound wealth, but his actions only inspired resentment. | ||
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