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
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
modishfashionable
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout