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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derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
circumventto manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
tactileperceptible by touch : tangible
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
purveyorone that purveys