GRE Word List

KILLJOY

one who spoils the pleasure of others

The meaning of the word killjoy is one who spoils the pleasure of others.

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carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
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prepossessingcreating prejudice
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
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