cursory
/ˈkɜːrsəri/
cur · so · ry
ˈkɜːr · sə · ri
English Definition
adj. done quickly and without thoroughness
Significado en Español
superficial, apresurado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sơ sài, qua loa
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
From Latin root ‘cursor’ (running), extended to mean ‘hurried’.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the word that is the closest in meaning to “cursory”.
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A
thorough
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B
hasty
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C
in-depth
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D
deliberate
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B — hasty.
“cursory” means adj. done quickly and without thoroughness
Common questions about “cursory”
What does “cursory” mean?
cursory — adj. done quickly and without thoroughness. In Chinese: 粗略的，草率的.
How do you pronounce “cursory”?
cursory is pronounced /ˈkɜːrsəri/. It breaks into 3 syllables: cur · so · ry.
Is “cursory” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. cursory appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “cursory”?
From Latin root ‘cursor’ (running), extended to mean ‘hurried’.
