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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slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
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detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
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admonishto indicate duties or obligations to