sophisticated
Group 15Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture; highly developed and complex GRE
Example in Context
The laboratory's sophisticated instruments could detect chemical compounds at concentrations measured in parts per trillion.
Synonyms
refinedculturedelegant
Etymology
Sophisticated people have wisdom and complexity in their tastes.
- sophisticare (Latin) — to make wise
Memory Aid
🧳Sounds like “sophisticated”
A posh penguin in a tuxedo opens a suitcase full of wine, looking SUPER SOPHISTICATED!
Visual Association
🕶️An elegant dinner party filled with art, fine wine, and cultured conversations.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “sophisticated” mean on the GRE?
sophisticated (adjective) means “Having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture; highly developed and complex”. The laboratory's sophisticated instruments could detect chemical compounds at concentrations measured in parts per trillion.
How to remember “sophisticated” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “sophisticated” sounds like “sophisticated”. A posh penguin in a tuxedo opens a suitcase full of wine, looking SUPER SOPHISTICATED!
What are synonyms for “sophisticated”?
Common synonyms: refined, cultured, elegant.