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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evinceto constitute outward evidence of
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
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modulateto tune to a key or pitch
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
afterlifean existence after death
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
stem_fromarise from; originate from