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 |
|---|---|
| marrow | bone marrow |
| lexicon | a book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary |
| obsidian | a dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava |
| vogue | popular acceptation or favor : popularity |
| bantering | to speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner |
| impenitent | not penitent |
| murky | characterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke |
| thresh | to separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically |
| droop | to hang or incline downward |
| antiseptic | opposing microbial infection |