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
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness
irksometending to irk : tedious
oscillateto swing backward and forward like a pendulum
predisposeto dispose in advance
wardthe action or process of guarding
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art