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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| epitome | a typical or ideal example : embodiment |
| conceit | favorable opinion |
| deviate | to stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| postulate | demand |
| assert | to state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively |
| providence | divine guidance or care |
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