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
angularforming an angle : sharp-cornered
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
cuisinemanner of preparing food : style of cooking
swipea strong sweeping blow
tutelageinstruction especially of an individual
traverseto go or travel across or over
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
grumbleto mutter in discontent