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Word: killjoy

Definition: grouch; spoilsport; one who intentionally spoils the pleasure of others


More Vocab Words

::: aspersion - slanderous remark; Ex. cast aspersions on
::: taper - very thin candle; gradual decrease in the width of a long object; V. make or become gradually narrower toward one end
::: frigid - intensely cold; cold in manner; Ex. frigid zone
::: stint - set limits in amount or number; be thrifty; ADJ. stinting, unstinting; CF. stint:savings
::: recuperate - recover; return to health; regain; Ex. recuperate losses
::: exemplify - show by example; furnish an example; serve as an example of; Ex. His pictures exemplify that sort of painting.
::: rostrum - raised platform for speech-making; pulpit
::: constituency - voters represented by an elected official; district so represented; group of supporters (or constituents)
::: incorporeal - without a material body; insubstantial
::: append - attach