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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scavenge | to remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area |
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |
| fraudulent | characterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful |
| defile | to make unclean or impure: such as |
| injurious | inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental |
| nullify | to make null (see null |
| gentry | upper or ruling class : aristocracy |
| vindictive | disposed to seek revenge : vengeful |
| compost | a mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land |
| disclose | to make known or public |