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
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously
reconcileto restore to friendship or harmony
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
juncturea point of time
indicativeserving to indicate
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
distortto twist (see twist
scoffan expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe