sophomore

Meanings

• noun

  A second-year undergraduate student.

  - "John is a sophomore in college."
  - "Sophomores are required to live on campus."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sophomore
sorrow , tomorrow , borrow

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Variants

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sophomore , sophomores

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word sophos, meaning wise, and moros, meaning foolish. The term originally referred to a second-year student who had progressed beyond the level of a fool or beginner.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sophomore' is also used in high schools to refer to the second year.

2. In some universities, sophomores may be required to live in dormitories.

3. The term 'sophomore slump' refers to a decline in academic performance during the sophomore year.

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Related Concepts

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1. junior: A third-year undergraduate student.

2. freshman: A first-year undergraduate student.

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Culture

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In American education, sophomore year is often marked by increased academic rigor and the opportunity to declare a major. Sophomores may also participate in traditions unique to their school or university.

How to Memorize "sophomore"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a second-year student in a college or university setting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the idea of being in your second year of studying something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sophomores are smart, Fresher are not' to remember the difference between sophomores and freshmen.

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