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.

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WordMeaning
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
tensilecapable of tension : ductile
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
boundfastened by or as if by a band : confined
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
incandescentwhite, glowing, or luminous with intense heat
rompone that romps
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate