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
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
receptiveable or inclined to receive
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar
atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism
congruentcongruous
rectifyto set right : remedy
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
artisana worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way