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
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
hierarchya division of angels
gullibleeasily duped or cheated
novaa star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years
punditpandit
siderealof, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral
enunciateto make a definite or systematic statement of
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of