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 |
|---|---|
| spurious | born to parents not married to each other |
| perspicuity | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| inviolable | secure from violation or profanation |
| foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |
| prodigal | characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish |
| discourse | verbal interchange of ideas |
| divine | of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| actuate | to put into mechanical action or motion |
| cleave | to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly |