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 |
|---|---|
| dotage | a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness |
| wastrel | vagabond |
| prosperous | auspicious |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| incumbent | the holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice |
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |
| dysentery | a disease characterized by severe diarrhea with passage of mucus and blood and usually caused by infection |
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |
| severity | the quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh |
| allure | to entice by charm or attraction |