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
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implodeto burst inward
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
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cognitiveof, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering)
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law