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
neophytea new convert : proselyte
salaciousarousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
fidelitythe quality or state of being faithful
paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
pontificalepiscopal attire