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I was just wondering if, "Parvenu," is neutral or if it has a particular connotation. The negativity in the example given, in the email, does not pretain to the word itself, so I am guessing neutral. addie 
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the connotations you see in the example are inherent to the word; viz:
one that has risen (as by the acquisition of wealth or power) above the station in life in which he was born; especially : one that is unaccustomed to his new station or that makes great pretensions because of his acquired wealth : UPSTART [W3 - emphasis added]
Usu. derogatory.
A. n.
A person from a humble background who has rapidly gained wealth or an influential social position; a nouveau riche; an upstart, a social climber. Also in extended use.
Generally used with the implication that the person concerned is unsuited to the new social position, esp. through lacking the necessary manners or accomplishments. [OED3]
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I was just wondering if, "Parvenu," is neutral or if it has a particular connotation. The negativity in the example given, in the email, does not pretain to the word itself, so I am guessing neutral. addie
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