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
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
mawkishlacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
coymarked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
uprightperpendicular