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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fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
primordialfirst created or developed : primeval
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aperturean opening or open space : hole
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
dissonancelack of agreement
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denouementthe final outcome of the main dramatic complication in a literary work
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overturnto cause to turn over : upset