“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
ARRIVISTE
upstart, parvenu, nouveau-riche, arriviste
(noun) a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
arriviste (plural arrivistes)
(derogatory) An upstart or newcomer; nouveau riche; parvenu; an ambitious, brash or arrogant person who has yet to integrate with his or her new social group.
Source: Wiktionary
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26 June 2025
DISPIRITEDLY
(adverb) in a dispirited manner without hope; “the first Mozartian opera to be subjected to this curious treatment ran dispiritedly for five performances”
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