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
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
ponderousof very great weight
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
incontinentnot continent: such as
flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
besiegeto surround with armed forces
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms