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Cursory

/kˈɜrsəri/
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(adj) Hasty or superficial.

A cursory examination of his teeth indicated that he had gingivitis.
He gave the material a cursory reading.
CEFR Practice Quiz
A ____ examination of his teeth indicated that he had gingivitis.

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