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 |
|---|---|
| conglomerate | made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds |
| equivocal | subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse |
| sacrosanct | most sacred or holy : inviolable |
| mimicry | an instance of mimicking |
| redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |
| ligneous | of or resembling wood |
| peregrination | to travel especially on foot : walk |
| levitate | to rise or float in or as if in the air especially in seeming defiance of gravitation |
| hideous | offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly |
| impolitic | not politic : unwise |