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
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
filthfoul or putrid matter
plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon
predetermineforeordain
darta light spear
fallibleliable to be erroneous
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance