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
overthrowoverturn
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
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hierarchya division of angels
cardiologistthe study of the heart and its action and diseases
capillaryresembling a hair especially in slender elongated form
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage