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
docileeasily taught
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity
recastto cast again
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
carcinogenicproducing or tending to produce cancer
nutrientfurnishing nourishment
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet