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 |
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conglomerate | made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds |
equivocal | subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse |
sacrosanct | most sacred or holy : inviolable |
mimicry | an instance of mimicking |
redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |
ligneous | of or resembling wood |
peregrination | to travel especially on foot : walk |
levitate | to rise or float in or as if in the air especially in seeming defiance of gravitation |
hideous | offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly |
impolitic | not politic : unwise |