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
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
abbreviateto make briefer
inestimableincapable of being estimated or computed
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
kineticof or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
dyspepticindigestion