GRE Word List

PERFUNCTORY

characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical

The meaning of the word perfunctory is characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical.

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WordMeaning
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
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tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
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engrossto copy or write in a large hand
blanchto take the color out of
tutelaryhaving the guardianship of a person or a thing
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