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
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
inequityinjustice
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
charlatanquack