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
sequesterto set apart : segregate
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
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impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
insubstantialnot substantial: such as
bookishof or relating to books
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