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perfunctory
Definition: (adjective) unenthusiastic, routine, or mechanical.
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suc·cess  audio  (sk-ss) KEY 

NOUN:
  1. The achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted: attributed their success in business to hard work.
    1. The gaining of fame or prosperity: an artist spoiled by success.
    2. The extent of such gain.
  3. One that is successful: The plan was a success.
  4. Obsolete A result or an outcome.
ETYMOLOGY:
Latin successus, from past participle of succdere, to succeed ; see succeed


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