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
occidentwest
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
distantseparated in space : away
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
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insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
motea small particle : speck
communalof or relating to one or more communes
elysianof or relating to Elysium