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 |
|---|---|
| snip | a small piece that is snipped off |
| lugubrious | mournful |
| palate | the roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| cite | to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) |
| adage | a saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation |
| drab | slattern |
| prepossessing | creating prejudice |
| destitute | lacking something needed or desirable |
| importunate | troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand |