bivouac |
a temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter. |
catechism |
a summary of the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, in the form of questions and answers. |
dole |
to deal out or distribute (food, money, or the like) in small amounts to needy people (usually followed by "out"). |
enumerate |
to name or list one by one. |
fragility |
the condition of being delicate and easily broken. |
immobile |
standing or holding still; not moving; motionless. |
indigence |
lack of means to live; poverty. |
licentious |
not within the bounds of morality or propriety, especially with regard to sexual conduct; immoral; lewd. |
proxy |
a person who is authorized to act for or on behalf of another, especially as a voter; substitute. |
psyche |
the mental makeup of a person or group. |
redeem |
to make up for; balance. |
residue |
a substance or quantity that remains after a part has been removed or after a process has been completed. |
sally |
a sudden forward attack or rush from a defensive position by a military force. |
transgression |
the act or an instance of violating a law, religious commandment, or the like; sin; crime; trespass. |
vagrant |
one who lacks a permanent home and wanders from place to place; nomad; tramp. |