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
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
quenchput out
aridexcessively dry
contagiona contagious disease
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
hordea political subdivision of central Asian nomads
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
oustto remove from or dispossess of property or position by legal action, by force, or by the compulsion of necessity
groombridegroom