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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limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
delineateto describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
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convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
intermediarymediator
postmortemdone, occurring, or collected after death
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