English Vocabulary - Words Start from Letter 'J'
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English Vocabulary
Words Start from Letter 'J'
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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.
- JAUNTY: Having an air of easy carelessness or liveliness.
Sentence:
* Walked with a jaunty step.
Synonyms: sprightly, airy, gay, nonchalant, debonair
Antonyms: somber, staid.
- JEOPARDY: Danger
Sentence:
* His life was in jeopardy.
Synonyms: hazard, peril
- 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.
- JUDICIOUS: Wise; using or exhibiting good judgment
Sentence:
* A well-chosen plan, termed judicious by all.
Synonyms: discreet, politic, discerning
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