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.

Random words

WordMeaning
coupletwo persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
precisa concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
reckoncount
demisedeath
disavowalto deny responsibility for : repudiate
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
siftto put through a sieve
collectedgathered together