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In spite of the high stakes involved in the board evaluation, the executive provided only a PERFUNCTORY appraisal of the department's performance. Which of the following words is MOST NEARLY OPPOSITE in meaning to the capitalized word as used in the sentence?

  1. A
    cursory
  2. B
    automatic
  3. thoroughCevap
  4. D
    accountable

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The word 'thorough' is the most nearly opposite in meaning to 'PERFUNCTORY'.
In the given context, 'perfunctory' means carried out with minimal effort, care, or interest. The word 'thorough' means executed with great care, detail, and completeness, making it the direct contextual antonym.

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1
Analyze the target word in its sentence context
In the sentence, 'perfunctory' describes an appraisal conducted hastily, shallowly, or with minimal interest despite the critical nature of the evaluation.
Determining the precise contextual meaning of the capitalized word is necessary before choosing its antonym.
2
Identify the required opposite meaning
The correct antonym must express diligence, depth of inquiry, and careful attention to detail.
The antonym must directly contradict the careless, superficial manner implied by 'perfunctory'.
3
Evaluate the option choices
'Thorough' explicitly means detailed, painstaking, and comprehensive, serving as the accurate antonym.
Evaluating each distractor prevents falling for synonym traps like 'cursory' or register mismatches like 'accountable'.

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Identifying contextual antonyms in advanced English vocabulary
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Antonyms and Words Opposite in Meaning

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