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 |
|---|---|
| barb | a medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck |
| infirmity | the quality or state of being infirm |
| catcall | a loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event) |
| interim | an intervening time : interval |
| edict | a proclamation having the force of law |
| philanderer | a man who has sexual relations with many women |
| clangor | a resounding clang or medley of clangs |
| lexicographer | an author or editor of a dictionary |
| bantering | to speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner |
| nourishment | food |