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 |
|---|---|
| actuate | to put into mechanical action or motion |
| indecision | a wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |
| inundate | overwhelm |
| hardy | bold |
| earn | to receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered |
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |
| automaton | a mechanism that is relatively self-operating |
| homage | a feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord |