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
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
sluggarda habitually lazy person
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
healthyenjoying good health
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment