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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| creep | to move along with the body prone and close to the ground |
| shudder | to tremble convulsively : shiver |
| circumlocution | the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea |
| astral | of, relating to, or coming from the stars |
| larder | a place where food is stored : pantry |
| musty | impaired by damp or mildew : moldy |
| ratify | to approve and sanction formally : confirm |
| embrace | to clasp in the arms : hug |
| overblown | past the prime of bloom |
| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |