| bivouac |
a temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter. |
| crossfire |
a volley of projectiles, especially gunfire, directed at some central point from two separated positions. |
| elaboration |
the act or an instance of adding explanatory material or detail, or the material or detail so added. |
| gratis |
without charging money; freely. |
| guise |
external appearance or semblance, especially if deceptive. |
| inexhaustible |
unable to be used up; endless. |
| malleable |
capable of being shaped, as by hammering or rolling. |
| monotony |
tiresome lack of variation. |
| predecessor |
a person who holds a position or job before another person. |
| quizzical |
expressing doubt, confusion, or questioning; puzzled. |
| reminiscent |
having qualities or characteristics that remind one of someone or something (usually followed by "of"). |
| repugnant |
extremely distasteful to one's senses or principles; disgusting. |
| respite |
a period of rest, especially from something difficult or unpleasant. |
| traduce |
to make malicious or false statements about; slander. |
| transitory |
lasting for only a short time; brief. |