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
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
demurereserved
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
arsenalan establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment
paradigmexample
missivea written communication : letter
lucidsuffused with light : luminous
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
constraintthe act of constraining