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 |
|---|---|
| disparage | to depreciate (see depreciate |
| temerity | unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness |
| redoubtable | causing fear or alarm : formidable |
| grapple | the act or an instance of grappling |
| frigid | intensely cold |
| exegesis | exposition |
| disbar | to expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges |
| bland | smooth and soothing in manner or quality |
| queer | differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd |
| roster | a roll or list of personnel |