Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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gymnastic exercise | Yes | No | No | No |
upstart | Yes | Yes | No | No |
gymnastic exercise (noun) | upstart (noun) |
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(gymnastics) an exercise designed to develop and display strength and agility and balance (usually performed with or on some gymnastic apparatus) | 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 |
a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility | a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class |
an arrogant or presumptuous person |
gymnastic exercise (adjective) | upstart (adjective) |
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characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position |