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
visagethe face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
salvagecompensation paid for saving a ship or its cargo from the perils of the sea or for the lives and property rescued in a wreck
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
disquietudeanxiety
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
tentativenot fully worked out or developed
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation