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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tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
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winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
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