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 |
|---|---|
| zephyr | a breeze from the west |
| obelisk | an upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid |
| anthropomorphic | described or thought of as having a human form or human attributes |
| volition | the power of choosing or determining : will |
| swathe | a band used in swathing |
| genteel | having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish |
| mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
| apprise | to give notice to : tell |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| myopic | affected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted |