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
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
alimonyan allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce
desertsarid land with usually sparse vegetation
banea source of harm or ruin : curse
doggerelloosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect
doggedmarked by stubborn determination
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
dolta stupid person
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily