| bivouac |
a temporary encampment, especially military, without protecting shelter. |
| conservatism |
a general preference for the traditional; disinclination to change. |
| counterbalance |
to balance or offset with an equal force or influence; counterpoise. |
| depreciate |
to lower the cost or value of, especially of property for tax purposes, or of money. |
| dossier |
a set of papers or documents that provide detailed information on a particular person or subject. |
| drivel |
foolish or silly speech or ideas. |
| ephemeral |
lasting for only a short period. |
| habituate |
to make accustomed to. |
| incongruity |
the condition of being inappropriate or inconsistent. |
| indigent |
without financial means to live; needy; poor. |
| opalescent |
exhibiting a spectrum of colors or changing colors; iridescent. |
| precinct |
an area in a town or city that forms a separate district for voting or that is looked after by one police unit. |
| resilience |
the ability to resume shape after being pressed or stretched. |
| superfluous |
being beyond a sufficient amount; excessive. |
| vestige |
a visible trace or sign of something no longer present or existing. |