The correct answer is: D. ostentatious
Ostentatious means characterized by vulgar or pretentious display. It is often used to describe people who show off their wealth or possessions in a way that is considered to be in bad taste.
The other options are:
- A. waste - to use or spend carelessly or extravagantly.
- B. squander - to spend extravagantly or foolishly.
- C. hide - to keep something out of sight or knowledge.
Of these, only ostentatious is consistent with the idea of people who acquire quick money being impatient to show off their wealth.