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
discordlack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
discursivemoving from topic to topic without order : rambling
bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
balkto refuse abruptly
antithesisthe direct opposite
gustthe sensation of taste
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
sylvanone that frequents groves or woods
gorgea narrow passage through land
crypta chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground