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 |
|---|---|
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| mite | any of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors |
| onslaught | an especially fierce attack |
| descry | to catch sight of |
| indigent | suffering from extreme poverty : impoverished |
| mingle | to bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix |
| withstand | to stand up against : oppose with firm determination |
| sibling | sib |
| facile | easily accomplished or attained |
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |