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
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
floridvery flowery in style : ornate
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
burlesquea literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
stumbleto fall into sin or waywardness
unbridledunrestrained