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
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
tortuousmarked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary
maimto mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously