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.

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pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
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fallibleliable to be erroneous
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sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
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