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
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
cameoa gem carved in relief (see relief
unregeneratenot regenerate
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
wastrelvagabond
claviclea bone of the shoulder girdle typically serving to link the scapula and sternum
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
ragamuffina ragged often disreputable person