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 |
|---|---|
| uninhibited | free from inhibition |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| strangle | to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle |
| vagrant | one who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support |
| iniquitous | characterized by iniquity |
| premonition | previous notice or warning : forewarning |
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |
| onslaught | an especially fierce attack |
| solace | to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console |