Ambitious and Aspiring describe a person who wishes to rise above his present social position or condition. Enterprising is another word you can use to describe such a person. An Enterprising person is full of energy and is daring in undertaking projects. He is interested especially in wealth.
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Silly, Absurd & Ridiculous are commonly used words. They all mean something inconsistent with reason or common sense, completely nonsensical. Preposterous is the word you can add to this bouquet. It implies an extreme of foolishness. ( such a preposterous proposal )