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 |
|---|---|
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| demure | reserved |
| cursory | rapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty |
| arsenal | an establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment |
| paradigm | example |
| missive | a written communication : letter |
| lucid | suffused with light : luminous |
| novice | a person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community |
| devout | committed or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises |
| constraint | the act of constraining |