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
waneto decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
felineof, relating to, or affecting cats or the cat family
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
recalcitrantobstinately defiant of authority or restraint
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions