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

WordMeaning
cherubican order of angels see celestial hierarchy
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
lecheryinordinate (see inordinate
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
depredationto lay waste : plunder
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
jadedfatigued by overwork : exhausted