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
wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
accretionthe process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as
velocityquickness of motion : speed
piedof two or more colors in blotches
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
bristlinga short stiff coarse hair or filament
turpitudeinherent baseness : depravity
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel