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
uprightperpendicular
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
respitea period of temporary delay
flounderflatfish
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besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
primatea bishop who has precedence in a province, a group of provinces, or a nation
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
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