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

WordMeaning
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
lasciviousfilled with or showing sexual desire : lewd
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits
choreographythe art of symbolically representing dancing
cadavera dead body
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument