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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| catapult | an ancient military device for hurling missiles |
| vouchsafe | to grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner |
| orgy | secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing |
| repercussion | reflection |
| whit | the smallest part or particle imaginable : bit |
| arsenal | an establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment |
| ambrosia | the food of the Greek and Roman gods |
| remittance | a sum of money remitted |
| morbid | of, relating to, or characteristic of disease |
| replete | fully or abundantly provided or filled |