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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|---|---|
| leaven | a substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid |
| ghastly | terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening |
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| smattering | superficial piecemeal knowledge |
| mortify | to subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame |
| incoherent | lacking coherence: such as |
| realm | kingdom |
| marred | to ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil |
| respite | a period of temporary delay |