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 |
|---|---|
| ooze | a soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water |
| iota | an infinitesimal amount : jot |
| concurrent | operating or occurring at the same time |
| intrepid | characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance |
| linguistic | of or relating to language or linguistics |
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| trim | to remove by or as if by cutting |
| novice | a person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community |
| tarry | to delay or be tardy in acting or doing |