GRE Word List

MILIEU

the physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment

The meaning of the word milieu is the physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment.

Random words

WordMeaning
anthropomorphicdescribed or thought of as having a human form or human attributes
doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations
mountebanka person who sells quack medicines from a platform
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
chasethe hunting of wild animals
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something
icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
virulentmarked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course