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 |
|---|---|
| curator | a person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits |
| exceptionable | being likely to cause objection : objectionable |
| endear | to cause to become beloved or admired |
| addendum | a thing added : addition |
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |
| colossal | of, relating to, or resembling a colossus |
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
| antagonism | opposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle |
| ramble | to move aimlessly from place to place |
| feint | something feigned |