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
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
frigidintensely cold
exegesisexposition
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges
blandsmooth and soothing in manner or quality
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
rostera roll or list of personnel