GRE Word List

CURSORY

rapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty

The meaning of the word cursory is rapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty.

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larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
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vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity