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
surmountto prevail over : overcome
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
declivitydownward inclination
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate
prongfork
gnarlsnarl
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)