Perfunctory
Adjective
/pərˈfʌŋktəri/
English Definition
(of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection; superficial and done as a matter of routine.
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๐ก How to Remember Easily (Realistic Memory Hook / Mnemonic)
💡 Memory Trick: Think of a performer (PER-FORMER) who has lost all their 'FUNK' (energy, passion, groove). They go through their routine mechanically, without any enthusiasm. Their performance is utterly *perfunctory* – just going through the motions, with minimum effort and no soul.
๐ Practical Context & Exam Sentence
"The security guard gave only a perfunctory glance at the IDs, clearly more interested in his phone than his duties."
๐ข Synonyms (Similar Meaning)
Cursory
superficial
half-hearted
mechanical
unenthusiastic
๐ด Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Thorough
diligent
meticulous
enthusiastic
careful
๐ More Exam Vocabulary
Pernicious
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.Ubiquitous
Present, appearing, or found everywhere; omnipresent.Pragmatic
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.Benevolent
Well meaning and kindly; characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings towards others.Mollify
To appease the anger or anxiety of (someone); to reduce the severity of something; to soften.Superfluous
More than what is needed or wanted; excessive; unnecessary.
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