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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inquisitive | given to examination or investigation |
| protrude | to jut out from the surrounding surface or context |
| cornice | the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration |
| prefatory | of, relating to, or constituting a preface |
| imperil | to bring into peril : endanger |
| expatriate | banish |
| sodden | dull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| caricature | exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics |
| baffle | to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert |