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 |
|---|---|
| effervescence | the property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing |
| omnipotent | almighty |
| luster | a glow of reflected light : sheen |
| perpetuate | to make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely |
| allegiance | the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord |
| ambush | to attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay |
| soporific | causing or tending to cause sleep |
| prelate | an ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank |
| collaborate | to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor |
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |