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
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
calculatedapt
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
apoliticalhaving no interest or involvement in political affairs
intellectthe power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
ratiocinationthe process of exact thinking : reasoning