I hated this word when I was a sophomore in high school and then again in college. However, when I was a junior and a senior…I thoroughly enjoyed using this word when the need arose.

Sophomoric: immature, bombastic, shallow, and superficial.

“The junior scolded the tenth graders, calling their immature behavior sophomoric.”

This word is derived from Greek, “sophos” meaning wise and “moros” meaning moronic.

So, for all of you high school or college juniors and seniors, there you go. Consider yourself well armed for those moments when younger classmates are driving you nuts!