WORLD LIST (J)
JAUNT : Short journey
Synonyms : Spree, Stroll; Excursion
Sentence : The family's little jaunt in lreland was over
JINGOISM : Extremely aggressive and militant patriotism
Synonyms : Boastflul; Loyalist; Nationalist
Sentence : The jingoistic militants were willing to sacrifice their lives for their cause
JOCOSE : Giving to joking
Synonyms : Jocular; Playful; Cheerful; Merry
Sentence : The salesman was so jocose that many of his customers suggested
that he became a 'stand-up' comedian
JUXTAPOSE : To place side by side
Synonyms : Contrast; Proximity
Sentence : Comedy and tragedy were juxtaposed in the play, which was
altermately funny and sad.
JADE : Exhaust, fag, fatigue, tire, wear, weary
JUVENILE : Adolescent, boyish, childish, girlish, immature, infantile, young
Jaded : Fatigued; Surfeited
Jargon : Language used by special group; Gibberish
Jaundiced : Yellowed; Prejudiced; Envious
Jeopardy : Exposure to death or danger
Jettison : Throw overboard
Jingoism : Extremely aggressive and militant patriotism
Jocose : Giving to joking
Jocular : Said or done in jest
Jocund : Merry
Jubilation : Rejoicing
Judicious : Wise; Determined by sound judgment
Junket : A merry feats or picnic
Junto : Group of men joined in political intrigue; Cabal
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