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.

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parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
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repastsomething taken as food : meal
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laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
grumbleto mutter in discontent
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret