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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| cue | the letter q |
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| squash | to press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush |
| judicious | having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment |
| mar | to ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil |