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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| timorous | of a timid disposition : fearful |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
| defile | to make unclean or impure: such as |
| shade | comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| unequivocal | leaving no doubt : clear |
| comestible | edible |
| complement | something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect |
| circlet | a little circle |