Word: pretentiousnessã
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Dates: during 2004-2004
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...instead of a flight to Bermuda—by the time senior year arrives, they learn that the barriers of economic class extend, not surprisingly, to class spirit as well. Class rings, those three- to four-figure graduation souvenirs, are an unrivaled sign of vanity and unparalleled purchase of pretentiousness??€”the fitting cap to a $120,000 education at the most arrogant of institutions. Students who buy them know they are wasting their money, but they don’t even care...
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