not deep; dealing only with the obvious parts
Scrolling gives you s_______-l______ knowledge at best.
Their discussion stayed s_______-l______ and avoided real issues.
surface-level
concerned only with what is obvious or shallow
Watching summaries can feel productive but often leads to s________ learning.
The feedback was s________ and didn’t address the core problem.
superficial
content with little real value or depth
The course had too much f____ and not enough practice.
A lot of online advice is just motivational f____.
fluff
unclear, weak, or lacking firm opinion
His explanation was w_____-w____ and didn’t clarify anything.
We need a clear strategy, not something w_____-w____.
wishy-washy
meaningful or valuable content
I prefer lectures with real s________ rather than flashy slides.
The book moves slowly, but it has depth and s________.
substance
a fast but temporary solution
Productivity apps aren’t a q____ f____ for burnout.
Crash courses are rarely a q____ f____ for deep knowledge gaps.
quick fix
to fully enjoy or appreciate slowly
I try to s____ long-form articles instead of skimming them.
She s____s quiet mornings without notifications.
savor
to consume quickly and eagerly
People g____ up short videos but avoid long reads.
He g____d up every new AI update as soon as it dropped.
gobble up
calm, reflective, mentally quiet
Writing by hand feels almost m________ in a digital world.
A long walk without headphones can be surprisingly m________.
meditative
to complete something as fast as possible
Students try to s________ their courses instead of absorbing the material.
We can’t s________ deep learning.
speedrun
to be active, alert, or performing
It’s exhausting to always be o____ on social media.
Teachers can’t be o____ 24/7 without burning out.
be on
to deliberately create time or space
You need to c____ o____ time for deep work.
She c____d o____ an hour each day to read slowly.
carve out
to stress or demand more from someone
Deadlines p____ p________ on students to rush.
Constant notifications p____ p________ on us to respond instantly.
put pressure
accept the offer or situation as it is, with no room for negotiation
He said the price was firm — t____ i__ o__ l____ i__.
I’m not changing my boundaries anymore. T____ i__ o__ l____ i__.
take it or leave it
