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
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
predecessorone that precedes
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
limnto draw or paint on a surface
disarraya lack of order or sequence : confusion
herda typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control
intersticea space that intervenes between things
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
jesta joking or mocking remark