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
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
hallowedholy
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
dissonancelack of agreement
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
betrothto promise to marry
insinuateto impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling