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
paltryinferior
detachedstanding by itself : separate
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
facsimilean exact copy
brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means