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 |
|---|---|
| frieze | a heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface |
| libretto | the text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater |
| virtuoso | one who excels in the technique of an art |
| unfrock | defrock |
| patent | open to public inspection |
| ponderous | of very great weight |
| desperado | a bold or violent criminal |
| bicameral | having, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber |
| vacuous | emptied of or lacking content |
| enhance | heighten |