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 |
|---|---|
| angular | forming an angle : sharp-cornered |
| catalyst | a substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible |
| cuisine | manner of preparing food : style of cooking |
| swipe | a strong sweeping blow |
| tutelage | instruction especially of an individual |
| traverse | to go or travel across or over |
| bivouac | a usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter |
| venom | a toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect |
| intervene | to occur, fall, or come between points of time or events |
| grumble | to mutter in discontent |
