English Vocabulary - Words Start from Letter 'J'

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English Vocabulary
Words Start from Letter 'J'

1. JARGON: Confused, unintelligible, meaningless talk; special vocabulary used only by members of a group or trade
   Sentence:
   * Variety, a newspaper written in theatrical jargon.
   Synonyms: gibberish, argot, cant.
   
   
2. JAUNTY: Having an air of easy carelessness or liveliness.
   Sentence:
   * Walked with a jaunty step.
   Synonyms: sprightly, airy, gay, nonchalant, debonair
   Antonyms: somber, staid.
   
   
3. JEOPARDY: Danger
   Sentence:
   * His life was in jeopardy.
   Synonyms: hazard, peril
   
   
4. JETTISON: To throw overboard (as cargo); to throw off (as a burden or something in the way)
   Sentence:
   * Jettisoned their old candidate as a political liability.
   
   
5. JUDICIOUS: Wise; using or exhibiting good judgment
   Sentence:
   * A well-chosen plan, termed judicious by all.
   Synonyms: discreet, politic, discerning