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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WordMeaning
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
slaughterthe act of killing
trimto remove by or as if by cutting
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds