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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WordMeaning
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
threshto separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically
tartagreeably sharp or acid to the taste
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge
enterprisingmarked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with
hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
fructifyto bear fruit
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
crochetneedlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle