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
petrifyto convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter
fallibleliable to be erroneous
ennuia feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
genteelhaving an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
vociferousmarked by or given to vehement insistent outcry
malodoroushaving a bad odor
seminaryan environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated