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
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress
peripatetica follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
cadavera dead body
arborealof, relating to, or resembling a tree
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil