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
lacerationthe act of lacerating
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
privationan act or instance of depriving : deprivation
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
equinoxeither of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
desiccateto dry up
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison
proprietythe quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness
underhandin a clandestine manner