Cursory

adjective · SAT

Meaning: Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

Example

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a scarcity or lack of something

causing harm or damage

a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing

the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect

to make clear; explain

to improve the quality, value, or appeal of something

not even or regular in pattern

quickly fading or disappearing