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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chronic | continuing or occurring again and again for a long time |
| inviolable | secure from violation or profanation |
| grill | to broil on a grill |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| gnome | maxim |
| trigger | a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it |
| curb | an edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter |
| foment | to promote the growth or development of : rouse |
| factotum | a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities |
| bog | wet spongy ground |