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.

Random words

WordMeaning
loiterto delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle
debuta first appearance
cowthe mature female of cattle (genus Bos)
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
delusivelikely to delude
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
gustoan individual or special taste
fleeta number of warships under a single command
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
redressto set right : remedy