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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| squeamish | easily nauseated : queasy |
| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |
| defalcate | deduct |
| inveterate | confirmed in a habit : habitual |
| reconnaissance | a preliminary survey to gain information |
| elysian | of or relating to Elysium |
| surge | to rise and fall actively : toss |
| suspense | the state of being suspended : suspension |
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| warrant | sanction |