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
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
leveea reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed
trickleto issue or fall in drops
decorumliterary and dramatic propriety : fitness