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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idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
detonationthe action or process of detonating
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
artisana worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson
pursea small bag for money
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders