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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WordMeaning
rileto make agitated and angry : upset
drudgeto do hard, menial, or monotonous work
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askewout of line : at an angle
elysianof or relating to Elysium
wafflea crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron
disconcertto throw into confusion
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
shama trick that deludes : hoax