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.

Random words

WordMeaning
meddlesomegiven to meddling
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
disquietudeanxiety
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
daisa raised platform (as in a hall or large room)
itineranttraveling from place to place
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow