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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|---|---|
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| chafe | irritate |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
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| havoc | wide and general destruction : devastation |
| copious | yielding something abundantly |
| bask | to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| blasphemy | the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God |