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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soldera metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces
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slothdisinclination to action or labor : indolence
denominationan act of denominating
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce
irrefutableimpossible to refute : incontrovertible
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manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner