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
descryto catch sight of
brevityshortness of duration
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
olfactoryof or relating to the sense of smell
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
premonitorygiving warning