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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WordMeaning
ingratean ungrateful person
dominaterule
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
warrantsanction
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
furrowa trench in the earth made by a plow
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
disinterto take out of the grave or tomb