GRE Word List

SOPHOMORIC

conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature

The meaning of the word sophomoric is conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature.

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optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
vertexthe top of the head
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
reimburseto pay back to someone : repay
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
flaila hand threshing implement consisting of a wooden handle at the end of which a stouter and shorter stick is so hung as to swing freely
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something