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
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
shearto cut off the hair from
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
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
malleablecapable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers
psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body