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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| elastic | capable of recovering size and shape after deformation |
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| hallowed | holy |
| commensurate | corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate |
| penury | a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money) |
| dissonance | lack of agreement |
| solace | to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console |
| betroth | to promise to marry |
| insinuate | to impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply |
| minion | a servile dependent, follower, or underling |