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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eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
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synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
deputizeto appoint as deputy
maritalof or relating to marriage or the married state
omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances
politypolitical organization
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abbreviateto make briefer
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining