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
providentfrugal
darta light spear
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
mausoleuma large tomb
husbanda male partner in a marriage
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby