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
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
deltathe 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
loutto bow in respect
causticcapable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive
condimentssomething used to enhance the flavor of food