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
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
mimicryan instance of mimicking
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
ligneousof or resembling wood
peregrinationto travel especially on foot : walk
levitateto rise or float in or as if in the air especially in seeming defiance of gravitation
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
impoliticnot politic : unwise