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
solecisman ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence
naivetea naive remark or action
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
facultyability
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
flauntto display or obtrude oneself to public notice
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
exegesisexposition
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy