Arrivism
the conduct or condition of an arriviste.
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- Arrivisme
noun unscrupulous ambition
- Arriviste
a person who has recently acquired unaccustomed status, wealth, or success, especially by dubious means and without earning concomitant esteem. Historical Examples In it there is as much enthusiasm as serious purpose, as much of the essence of youth as of the arriviste. Modern Painting, Its Tendency and Meaning Willard Huntington Wright noun a person […]
- Arroba
a Spanish and Portuguese unit of weight of varying value, equal to 25.37 pounds avoirdupois (9.5 kilograms) in Mexico and to 32.38 pounds avoirdupois (12 kilograms) in Brazil. a unit of liquid measure of varying value, used especially in Spain and commonly equal (when used for wine) to 4.26 U.S. gallons (16.1 liters). Historical Examples […]
- Arrogance
offensive display of superiority or self-importance; overbearing pride. Contemporary Examples For the GOP, his lost backing demonstrates a failed presidency, with a truly disastrous combination of arrogance and incompetence. Romnesia? More Like ‘Obamanesia’! Michael Medved November 5, 2012 They decided not to decide—except to rebuke the arrogance of Netanyahu. Israel’s Election Could Be Bad News […]
- Arrogance of power
presumption on the part of a nation that its power gives it the right to intervene in the affairs of less powerful nations.