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
repudiateto refuse to accept
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
memorializeto address or petition by a memorial
quadrupedan animal having four feet
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
complicityassociation or participation in or as if in a wrongful act