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
finalethe close or termination of something: such as
navigabledeep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
desperadoa bold or violent criminal
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
mashto reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
savorthe taste or smell of something
disperseto cause to break up (see break up