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
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
empathythe action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an objectively explicit manner
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
invoketo petition for help or support
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
azurethe blue color of the clear sky
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse