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 |
|---|---|
| churlish | of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar |
| tycoon | a businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate |
| foster | having, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for |
| auspicious | showing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious |
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
| termination | end in time or existence : conclusion |
| beatific | of, possessing, or imparting beatitude |
| hypocritical | characterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy |
| deputize | to appoint as deputy |
| betoken | to typify beforehand : presage |