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 |
|---|---|
| momentous | having great or lasting importance : consequential |
| scintillate | to emit sparks : spark |
| dappled | marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background |
| demotic | of, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing |
| creed | a brief authoritative formula of religious belief |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| obituary | a notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account |
| devout | committed or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises |
| foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |
| indignity | an act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult |