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

WordMeaning
peddleto travel about with wares for sale
congruentcongruous
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
dexterousmentally adroit and skillful : clever
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
planeairplane
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
mauvea moderate purple, violet, or lilac color
aboriginalbeing the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region
coymarked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness