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
overtopen to view : manifest
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
vieto strive for superiority : contend
suspensethe state of being suspended : suspension
chaplaina clergyman in charge of a chapel
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
supersedeto cause to be set aside