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 |
|---|---|
| surmount | to prevail over : overcome |
| sensual | relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly |
| declivity | downward inclination |
| robust | having or exhibiting strength or vigorous health |
| actuate | to put into mechanical action or motion |
| arbitrate | to act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both |
| tycoon | a businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate |
| prong | fork |
| gnarl | snarl |
| aphasia | loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection) |