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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| gentry | upper or ruling class : aristocracy |
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| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| asunder | into parts |
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| iniquitous | characterized by iniquity |