cursory
Group 1Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed GRE
Example in Context
A cursory glance at the report revealed several glaring errors that a more careful review would have caught immediately.
Synonyms
quickhastysuperficial
Etymology
Running through something quickly, leading to a lack of detail!
- cursus (Latin) — a running
Memory Aid
🏃♂️Sounds like “cur sore he”
Imagine a CURIOUS person running so fast they say, 'I’m CURSORY, don’t ask me for details!'
Visual Association
🏃♀️A person skimming through a book at lightning speed, missing all the important details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “cursory” mean on the GRE?
cursory (adjective) means “Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed”. A cursory glance at the report revealed several glaring errors that a more careful review would have caught immediately.
How to remember “cursory” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “cursory” sounds like “cur sore he”. Imagine a CURIOUS person running so fast they say, 'I’m CURSORY, don’t ask me for details!'
What are synonyms for “cursory”?
Common synonyms: quick, hasty, superficial.