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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liaisona binding or thickening agent used in cooking
undulatinghaving a wavy surface, edge, or markings
transgressionan act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
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degradationthe act or process of degrading
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