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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
| phobia | an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| chicanery | deception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery |
| far-fetched | brought from a remote time or place |
| token | a piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms |
| replete | fully or abundantly provided or filled |
| stun | to make senseless, groggy, or dizzy by or as if by a blow : daze |
| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |
| seemly | good-looking |