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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WordMeaning
fallaciousembodying a fallacy
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
ironicrelating to, containing, or constituting irony
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
languiddrooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive