Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
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A person of obscure position who has gained wealth
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- promiscuous
- parvenu
- sumptuary
- extravagant
Correct Option: B
parvenu (N.) : a person from a low social or economic position who has suddenly become rich/ powerful promiscuous (Adj.) : taken from a wide range of sources, without careful thought; having many sexual partners
sumptuary (Adj.) : regulating/ controlling expenditure/ personal behaviour
extravagant (Adj.) : spending more money than is needed
