GRE Word List

BIVOUAC

a usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter

The meaning of the word bivouac is a usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter.

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pseudonyma fictitious name
clipperone that clips something
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
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concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
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