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
willfulobstinately and often perversely self-willed
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
epochan event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
shamblesa meat market
efficacythe power to produce an effect
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
felonone who has committed a felony
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
coagulateto cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle