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 |
|---|---|
| flounder | flatfish |
| unaccountable | not to be accounted for : inexplicable |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| remote | separated by an interval or space greater than usual |
| adherent | one who adheres to something: such as |
| uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |
| intolerant | unable or unwilling to endure |
| premeditate | to think about and revolve in the mind beforehand |
| stentorian | extremely loud |
| dismantle | to disconnect the pieces of |