sophomoric
/ˌsäfəˈmôrik/
soph · o · mor · ic
ˌsäf · ə · ˈmôr · ik
English Definition
adj. immature and overconfident; conceited
Significado en Español
inmaduro
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
non nớt, thiếu chín chắn
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
From ''sophomore'' (second-year student in college or high school) + -ic → youthful and immature, sophomoric.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is most similar in meaning to “sophomoric”?
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A
mature
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B
childish
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C
wise
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D
sophisticated
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B — childish.
“sophomoric” means adj. immature and overconfident; conceited
Common questions about “sophomoric”
What does “sophomoric” mean?
sophomoric — adj. immature and overconfident; conceited. In Chinese: 幼稚的，不成熟的.
How do you pronounce “sophomoric”?
sophomoric is pronounced /ˌsäfəˈmôrik/. It breaks into 4 syllables: soph · o · mor · ic.
Is “sophomoric” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. sophomoric appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “sophomoric”?
From ''sophomore'' (second-year student in college or high school) + -ic → youthful and immature, sophomoric.
