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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WordMeaning
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
nethersituated down or below : lower
refraincurb
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind