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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| propitiate | to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease |
| sadistic | of, relating to, or characterized by sadism |
| reticent | inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved |
| consensus | general agreement : unanimity |
| abdicate | to renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ΒΉ/ββ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| orator | one who delivers an oration |
| meretricious | of or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution |
| propitious | favorably disposed : benevolent |