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 |
|---|---|
| partition | the action of parting : the state of being parted : division |
| furtive | done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious |
| artful | performed with or showing art or skill |
| faze | to disturb the composure of : disconcert |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| rarefied | being less dense |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
| cede | to yield or grant typically by treaty |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |