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
omnipotentalmighty
antithesisthe direct opposite
sparenot being used
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant
mobilecapable of moving or being moved : movable
clota portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
siftto put through a sieve