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
habituateto make used to something : accustom
disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
unctuoushaving, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality