GRE Word List

MAKESHIFT

a usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute

The meaning of the word makeshift is a usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute.

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WordMeaning
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
gustatoryrelating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
palatableagreeable to the palate or taste
galvanicof, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity
maimto mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
plaitpleat
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end