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Makeshift

/mˈeɪˌkʃɪft/
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(noun) A temporary (usually insubstantial) substitution.

We used a barrel for a makeshift table.
Sami set up a makeshift clinic in Cairo.
CEFR Practice Quiz
They used a large piece of plastic as a ____ shelter to protect themselves from the heavy rain tonight.

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