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Question 1

Jettison

Answer 1

Verb

To discard, to get rid of as unnecessary or encumbering:

The sinking ship jettisoned its cargo in a desperate attempt to reduce its weight.

Synonym: dump; eject

Question 2

Jargon

Answer 2

Noun

Nonsensical talk; specialized language:

You need to master technical jargon in order to communicate successfully with engineers.

Synonym: argot; cant; dialect; idiom

Question 3

Jingoism

Answer 3

Noun

Belligerent support of one’s country:

The professor’s jingoism made it difficult for the students to participate in an open political discussion.

Synonym: chauvinism; nationalism

Question 4

Jocular

Answer 4

Adj

Playful, humorous:

The jocular old man entertained his grandchildren for hours.

Synonym: amusing; comical

Question 5

Judicious

Answer 5

Adj

Sensible, showing good judgment:

The wise and distinguished judge was well known for having judicious temperament.

Synonym: circumspect; prudent; sagacious

Question 6

Juncture

Answer 6

Noun

Point of time, especially where two things are joined:

At this juncture, I think it would be a good idea for us to take a coffee break.

Synonym: confluence; convergence; crossroad