GRE Word List
KILLJOY
grouch; spoilsport; one who intentionally spoils the pleasure of others
The meaning of the word killjoy is grouch; spoilsport; one who intentionally spoils the pleasure of others.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wanton | unrestrained; gratuitously cruel; willfully malicious; unchaste; sexually improper; promiscuous; Ex. wanton spending/killing; CF. having no just cause |
| trough | long narrow container for feeding farm animals; lowest point (of a wave, business cycle, etc.); long narrow depression as between waves |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| mystic | of hidden meaning and spiritual power; Ex. mystic ceremonies; N. CF. mysticism |
| conglomerate | corporation made up of several different companies in diversified fields; mass of various material gathered together; rock consisting of small stones held together by clay; V. |
| arbiter | person with power to decide a matter in dispute; judge who is in a position ot make influential judgments; Ex. supreme arbiter of fashion in beachware |
| partisan | one-sided; prejudiced; committed to a party (with dislike of any others); N: strong supporter of a party; guerrilla |
| reputable | respectable; having a good reputation |
| delusive | deceptive; likely to delude; misleading; raising vain hopes; Ex. delusive promises |
| alms | money or goods given to the poor |
