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
unbridledunrestrained
acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
anarchyabsence of government
maledictioncurse
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
innuendoan oblique allusion : hint
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up