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
advertto turn the mind or attention
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
stridentcharacterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
grudgingunwilling