Choose the word that can best replace the underlined expression in the sentence:
At every family wedding, Mamaji grumbles about the loud music and sends the children to bed early. He is a real person who spoils other people’s fun.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → killjoy
Complete sentence: At every family wedding, Mamaji grumbles about the loud music and sends the children to bed early. He is a real killjoy.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) busybody | a person who takes too much interest in other people’s private matters | The busybody next door always asks how much my father earns. |
| (2) killjoy (answer) | a person who spoils the fun of others, often by being gloomy or strict | Do not be a killjoy. Let the children play cricket in the lane till dinner. |
| (3) braggart | a person who boasts a lot about himself or herself | The braggart in our class tells everyone about his new phone. |
| (4) daredevil | a person who enjoys doing dangerous things | The daredevil rode his bike along the edge of the cliff. |