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
courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
blushoutward appearance : view
uprightperpendicular
slapdashhaphazard
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
puddingblood sausage
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior