Saturday 19 August 2023

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


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