Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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nouveau-riche | Yes | Yes | No | No |
derogation | Yes | No | No | No |
nouveau-riche (noun) | derogation (noun) |
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a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class | (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law |
a communication that belittles somebody or something |
nouveau-riche (adjective) | derogation (adjective) |
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characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position |