GRE Word List
SPOILSPORT
one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
The meaning of the word spoilsport is one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| profound | having intellectual depth and insight |
| refraction | deflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different |
| festive | of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival |
| chip | a small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off |
| negligible | so small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling |
| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
| underhand | in a clandestine manner |
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| supererogatory | observed or performed to an extent not enjoined or required |
| muted | being mute : silent |