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 |
|---|---|
| descry | to catch sight of |
| brevity | shortness of duration |
| charm | the chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation |
| portend | to give an omen or anticipatory sign of |
| goad | to incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad |
| linguistic | of or relating to language or linguistics |
| olfactory | of or relating to the sense of smell |
| cynical | having or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as |
| remorse | a gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach |
| premonitory | giving warning |