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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bickerpetulant quarreling : altercation
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cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
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