Word of the day
facile
1. (especially of a theory or argument) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial
“facile generalizations”
2. (of a person) having a superficial or simplistic knowledge or approach
“a man of facile and shallow intellect”
adjective
/ˈfæs(ə)l/
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"I was left _____ by his facile explanation."
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- arduous
- toilsome
- cursory
- simplistic
- onerous
- superficial
Choose the phrase that uses facile correctly
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Find a word related to facile
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