The lower-upper class
A) can enjoy the same levels of prestige enjoyed by those with rich and famous grandparents.
B) depend on wealth, as much as earnings, as their primary source of income.
C) can readily join prestigious clubs because they can afford high initiation and yearly fees.
D) are often referred to as the "nouveau riche."

Question

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The term "nouveau riche" refers to individuals who have recently acquired wealth, distinguishing them from those with inherited wealth, which is characteristic of the lower-upper class.

The Lower-Upper Class