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
feralof, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
submergeto put under water
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
depositiona testifying especially before a court
heydaythe period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity
collagean artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
progenydescendants
accessiblecapable of being reached