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 |
|---|---|
| abortive | prematurely born |
| germinate | to cause to sprout or develop |
| vindicate | to free from allegation or blame |
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
| oracular | resembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery) |
| brunt | the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) |
| viand | an item of food |
| crescendo | a gradual increase |
| engage | to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end |
| prodigy | a highly talented child or youth |