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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| carnivorous | subsisting or feeding on animal tissues |
| pronounced | strongly marked : decided |
| tarry | to delay or be tardy in acting or doing |
| retrospective | of, relating to, or given to retrospection |
| scruple | a unit of capacity equal to ยน/โโ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table |
| inverse | opposite in order, nature, or effect |
| retort | to pay or hurl back : return |
| prepossessing | creating prejudice |
| sullen | gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed |
| querulous | habitually complaining |