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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quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously
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tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil
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