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
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
chasteinnocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
impuissanceweakness
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division