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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scapegoat | a goat upon whose head are symbolically placed the sins of the people after which he is sent into the wilderness in the biblical ceremony for Yom Kippur |
| figure | a number symbol : numeral |
| statute | a law enacted by the legislative branch of a government |
| chorus | a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action |
| mobile | capable of moving or being moved : movable |
| incognito | with one's identity concealed |
| incompatible | not compatible: such as |
| irksome | tending to irk : tedious |
| braggart | a loud arrogant boaster |
| remunerative | serving to remunerate |