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Jargon

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Special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understand
Slang
Idiom

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Jaunt

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A short pleasure trip

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Jetsam

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Unwanted materials or goods thrown overboard from a ship to lighten it

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Jingoism

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Fanatical patriotism

Chauvinism

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Jubilant

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High spirited
Feeling or expressing great happiness or triumph
Exultant

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Juxtapose

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Placed side by side for contrast

Compare

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Jovial

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Cheerful and friendly
Full of or showing high spirited merriment
Convivial
Ebullient

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Junta

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Aggressive takeover by a group

A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force

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Jocular

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Characterised by jokes and good humour
Witty
Hilarious

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