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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| singular | of or relating to a separate person or thing : individual |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| apolitical | having no interest or involvement in political affairs |
| kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |
| prehensile | adapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around |
| perforate | to make a hole through |
| interloper | one that interlopes: such as |
| conversant | having knowledge or experience |
| brave | having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage |
| morgue | a place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy |