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
enterprisea project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
trappingsoutward signs
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
complicityassociation or participation in or as if in a wrongful act
chaplaina clergyman in charge of a chapel
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
sanguinarybloodthirsty
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted