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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canarda false or unfounded report or story
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
vitalof the utmost importance
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
kneadto work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
fraya usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute
outgoinggoing away : departing