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
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
cuethe letter q
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
meddlesomegiven to meddling
frolicfull of fun : merry
laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
impoverishto make poor