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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finishto come to an end : terminate
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integralessential to completeness : constituent
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ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
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forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate