Monday, August 31, 2009

Word of the Day- Parvenu

Parvenu- A person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class

Sentence 1: If John would be more of an entrepreneur maybe he wouldn't be considered a Parvenu to others.

Sentence 2: Although Bill was more wealthy than most at the club, the old-time members treated him as a parvenu, and rarely invited him to join their activities.

Sentence 3: John became an entrepreneur and now hes not considered a Parvenu.

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