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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| solecism | an ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence |
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| manifestation | the act, process, or an instance of manifesting |
| faculty | ability |
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