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
uxoriousexcessively fond of or submissive to a wife
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
stupefyto make stupid, groggy, or insensible
rubrican authoritative rule
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
witticisma cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
lapa loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment
valedictoryof or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell