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
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness
cadeta younger brother or son
suspensethe state of being suspended : suspension
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic