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
friezea heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface
agrarianof or relating to fields or lands or their tenure
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
raspto rub with something rough
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress
bizarrestrikingly out of the ordinary: such as
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
supplicateto make a humble entreaty
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting