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perfunctory

per.func.to.ry \p*r-'f*n(k)-t(*-)re-\ aj [LL perfunctorius, fr. L 
   perfunctus, pp. of perfunctus, pp. o]f perfungi to accomplish, get through 
   with, fr. per- through + fungi to perform - more at PER-, FUNCTION 1: 
   characterized by routine or superficiality : MECHANICAL  2: lacking in 
   interest or enthusiasm : APATHETIC