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 |
|---|---|
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| promote | to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise |
| absolve | to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt |
| disengage | to release from something that engages or involves |
| perigee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth |
| idolatry | the worship of a physical object as a god |
| inhibit | to prohibit from doing something |
| improvise | to compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously |
| embrace | to clasp in the arms : hug |
| aver | to declare positively |