Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below:

To give a book a _____ reading is to skim it quickly without comprehending much.

cursory

The correct answer is Option (1) → cursory

"To give a book a cursory reading is to skim it quickly without comprehending much."

Explanation:

• Cursory means done quickly and without thoroughness; hasty and superficial. It accurately describes reading something quickly without paying close attention or fully understanding the content.

• Cryptic means having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure, which doesn't fit the context of the sentence.

• Morose means sullen or ill-tempered, which is unrelated to the manner of reading.

• Munificent means very generous or lavish, also unrelated to the context.

Therefore, "cursory" is the appropriate choice for the sentence.