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
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
cavalcadea procession (see procession
dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage
egregiousconspicuous
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
careento put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull
replicateduplicate
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due