[ pahr-vuh-noo ]

a person who has recently or suddenly acquired wealth, importance, position, or the like, but has not yet developed the conventionally appropriate manners, dress, surroundings, etc.

[ al-uh-men-tey-shuhn ]

the provision of nourishment or other necessities of life

[ es-uh-ter-ik ]

understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest

[ ih-neyt ]

inherent in the essential character of something

[ gas-kuh-neyd ]

extravagant boasting

[ yoo-bik-wi-tuhs ]

existing or being everywhere, especially at the same time; omnipresent

[ bur-juhn ]

begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish

[ hom-uh-nim ]

each of two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

[ kuhn-trahyvd ]

obviously planned or forced; artificial; strained