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
dotagea state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
wastrelvagabond
prosperousauspicious
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
dysenterya disease characterized by severe diarrhea with passage of mucus and blood and usually caused by infection
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
allureto entice by charm or attraction