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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dexterous | mentally adroit and skillful : clever |
| scavenge | to remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area |
| smolder | to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke |
| sow | an adult female swine |
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |
| cognate | of the same or similar nature : generically alike |
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| auxiliary | offering or providing help |
| elaboration | planned or carried out with great care |
| passe | past one's prime |