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
pedestriancommonplace
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
graduateto receive an academic degree or diploma
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
episodicmade up of separate especially loosely connected episodes
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs