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
aegisa shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena
igneousformed by solidification of magma
glowto shine with or as if with an intense heat
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
siblingsib
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
sleeperone that sleeps
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
mashto reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted