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
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
coincidencethe act or condition of coinciding : correspondence
damnto condemn to a punishment or fate
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
unerringlycommitting no error : faultless
disportsport