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makar
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make
make after
make away
make away with
make-believe
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make-do
make-do


noun  (plural make-dos)
Definition:
 
substitute: a substitute, often an inferior one


adjective 
Definition:
 
substituting: temporarily substituting for something else
used a lid as a make-do plate
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