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
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
husbandrythe cultivation or production of plants or animals : agriculture
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
bristlea short stiff coarse hair or filament
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
minutiaea minute or minor detail
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard