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
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
magistratean official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as
bullya blustering, browbeating person
communalof or relating to one or more communes
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
anestheticof, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia
jabberto talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression