Which term means 'quick, not thorough'?

• A. Deficit
• B. Cursory
• C. Depress
• D. Depth

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is choosing a word that describes doing something in a hurry and without thorough detail. A cursory action is quick and surface-level—you glance or review something but don’t examine it in depth. That’s exactly what “quick, not thorough” conveys, so this term fits best. By contrast, deficit means a lack or shortage of something, which isn’t about speed or completeness. Depress is about lowering or reducing mood or pressure, not about speed of analysis. Depth refers to how detailed or thorough something is, which is the opposite of a cursory approach. So the word that captures “quick, not thorough” is cursory.