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.

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WordMeaning
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
draftthe act of drawing or pulling in a net
transcendentaltranscendent
enactto establish by legal and authoritative act
littera covered and curtained couch provided with shafts and used for carrying a single passenger
ecstasya state of overwhelming emotion
juncturea point of time
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
slapdashhaphazard
baskto lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere