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
grottocave
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
permeablecapable of being permeated : penetrable
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented