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
trappingsoutward signs
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
padrea Christian clergyman
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
misogamya hatred of marriage
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available