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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WordMeaning
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
flutterto flap the wings rapidly
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
cringeto recoil in distaste
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
fiascoa complete failure
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue