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 |
|---|---|
| spatial | relating to, occupying, or having the character of space |
| mordant | biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive |
| slew | a large number |
| blowhard | an arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart |
| tacit | expressed or carried on without words or speech |
| inveigle | to win over by wiles : entice |
| hew | to cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument |
| snivel | to run at the nose |
| moodiness | subject to depression : gloomy |
| irremediable | not remediable |