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Complete the sentence below by supplying a word that is nearest in meaning to the bracketed word.

Cevap:During the brief press conference, the official gave a [perfunctory] inspection of the submitted documents, conducting only a 【cursory】 review before signing off.

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cursory (or hasty / superficial / brief)
The word 'perfunctory' refers to something done hastily, mechanically, or without attention to detail. In this context, 'cursory' (or 'hasty' / 'superficial') is nearest in meaning because it similarly denotes a brief and unthorough examination.

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1
Analyze the contextual meaning of the target word [perfunctory] within the sentence.
The target word 'perfunctory' describes an action carried out routinely, rapidly, and with minimal effort or interest.
Understanding the context of a brief, hurried press conference reveals that the inspection was superficial.
2
Identify a valid synonym that fits grammatically and semantically into the blank.
The adjective 'cursory' (or 'hasty' / 'superficial') directly aligns with the sense of a quick, non-thorough review.
The blank requires a descriptive adjective that conveys a lack of thoroughness or detailed attention.

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